How to use your smartphone to control your computer/ TV remotely
This is handy for a variety of reasons. You may want to watch a video from afar, maybe your computer is connected to a Tv or a projector, this saves you having to go through the hassle of getting up and changing or adjusting anything on the screen. Obviously there are a few others such as streaming photographs and using you phone as a media player.
What's out there?
Remote Mouse which is compatible with Android , iOS and Windows phones can be downloaded for free in the Play store and has a number of handy features should you need them. It acts as a conventional mouse but its stuffed with loads of different features such as keyboards, shortcuts Ctrl+Alt+Delete, and a multimedia panel for listening to your favourite tunes or watching videos from afar. It's without doubt one of the more in depth examples out there and the free version will give you a good sample of what to expect
Mobile Mouse is another example set for iOS and Android release and this offers more or less the same functions like motion controls, keeping tabs on your files remotely, and turn off or put your PC to sleep. You have to download an app and an accompanying desktop app before you get started but this only takes a couple of minutes. If you are a Youtube fanatic you can control your PC or TV on your smartphone with a function called Pair. This allows you watch your favourite Youtube videos without having to leave the comfort of your sofa.
