This thread is about mirroring, extending, and casting your screen to a TV. I think this falls under Computers & Gadgets, but if not, mods please move to the correct sub forum..
Hardware-wise, I have a old custom PC, hooked up with ethernet. Old laptop, planning on upgrading to Microsoft's SP4. PS4 over wifi, and a regular LG HDTV (not 'smart tv')
I have been simply using an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to the TV. But what is the best solution to connect my desktop (in another room) and future SP4 to the TV? Miracast, Chromecast, roku, and what not..I'm fairly unfamiliar with how powerful these devices can get. Is there any strong software I can use to do this over my private network? Is it necessary to get additional hardware (like a chromecast/miracast) and which one?
I'm looking for a simple solution that would allow me to either extend or mirror my screen on either device (desktop or SP4). Any suggestions?
Thanks.
edit: From what I understand about devices like Chromecast (maybe they've gotten better since release), it will send whatever you want to cast(youtube videos, etc) to the device and the chomecast itself will connect to wifi and stream to the TV. I'm looking for a more straightforward device that simply copies what I'm doing on my desktop/laptop and sends it over to the TV. Something that I can support not just the Chrome browser or youtube player, but anything I bring up (VLC, media player, documents, streams, etc..)
Hardware-wise, I have a old custom PC, hooked up with ethernet. Old laptop, planning on upgrading to Microsoft's SP4. PS4 over wifi, and a regular LG HDTV (not 'smart tv')
I have been simply using an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to the TV. But what is the best solution to connect my desktop (in another room) and future SP4 to the TV? Miracast, Chromecast, roku, and what not..I'm fairly unfamiliar with how powerful these devices can get. Is there any strong software I can use to do this over my private network? Is it necessary to get additional hardware (like a chromecast/miracast) and which one?
I'm looking for a simple solution that would allow me to either extend or mirror my screen on either device (desktop or SP4). Any suggestions?
Thanks.
edit: From what I understand about devices like Chromecast (maybe they've gotten better since release), it will send whatever you want to cast(youtube videos, etc) to the device and the chomecast itself will connect to wifi and stream to the TV. I'm looking for a more straightforward device that simply copies what I'm doing on my desktop/laptop and sends it over to the TV. Something that I can support not just the Chrome browser or youtube player, but anything I bring up (VLC, media player, documents, streams, etc..)