How to Display a PC on a Laptop
A laptop screen can be used to show the desktop display for your PC. Unlike standard monitors, however, laptops typically don’t feature video adapters. You must download software that will allow your computer to send video information over a network or through an Ethernet cable. Usually these programs are used to set up a laptop screen as a second monitor; however, once set up you can just use the laptop display. A monitor will be needed to set up the display.Types of Software
1 – Install Zonescreen if you don’t want to use the screen to play hi-def videos or play games that use 3D graphics. Zonescreen can be downloaded for free (see “References”); however, development stopped on this software some time ago and may create a delay on the display when the computer is performing intensive functions, such as watching videos or playing games.
2 – Install MaxiVista if you want to use your screen for complex tasks such as watching films and playing games. Unlike Zonescreen, MaxiVista is not available for free, but it can handle big tasks without suffering from any delay in the display. MaxiVista also produces a good frame rate and resolution for playing games or watching videos.
3 – Install ScreenRecycler if your PC uses the Apple OSX operating system. This program is designed to work with the OSX operating system, although it will work with either OSX or Windows on your laptop. ScreenRecycler normally costs you, but you can download an older basic version for free. The free version is quite a bit older and so it might suffer an occasional delay in processing the image, but it works for basic tasks.
Set Up
1 – Connect your PC and laptop to a local network, i.e. your home network. Either plug them into your router using cables or plug wireless network adapters into them (although most modern laptops will have a built in wireless network adapter). Any combination will work.
2 – Use an Ethernet crossover cable if you don’t use a home network. Connect one end into the Ethernet slot on the back of your PC and the other into the side or back of the laptop.
3 – Install one of the programs described in Section 1 to send and receive information over your network about the state of the display. Install the software on your PC, to send the information, as well as to your laptop to receive it. Detailed instructions on how to use each program can be accessed using the program’s “Help” button as well as by visiting the manufacturer’s website for information.
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