laptop routed as a monitor?

[wes block]

Question guys...

Can a pc laptop be configured so that it can be used as a monitor to view contents of a desktop pc?

Hope that made sense!

[wildman25]

Question guys...

Can a pc laptop be configured so that it can be used as a monitor to view contents of a desktop pc?

Hope that made sense!
If the laptop works, the easiest thing would be an VNC program. What it does is lets one computer log onto another just like you were sitting in front of it. Mouse, keyboard, etc. works through the remote connection. I have used ultravnc for years but there are many such programs to choose from. Ultra is free too

[wes block]

If the laptop works, the easiest thing would be an VNC program. What it does is lets one computer log onto another just like you were sitting in front of it. Mouse, keyboard, etc. works through the remote connection. I have used ultravnc for years but there are many such programs to choose from. Ultra is free too

thanks. and whats the best way to connect the to the desktop?

[wes block]

or does it use the router as the bridge?

[wildman25]

thanks. and whats the best way to connect the to the desktop?
It works through the network connection. Just a server on the desktop and viewer on the laptop and you'll have complete access to it.

[wes block]

It works through the network connection. Just a server on the desktop and viewer on the laptop and you'll have complete access to it.


thanks again. I will pass this info onto the lady in distress. Very much appreciated.