Tuesday, June 30, 2015

ubuntu - Is it possible to use a laptop as an external monitor?


I need to create a multi-monitor setup for my desktop computer but I have no additional monitors with me right now, aside from my laptop. Is it possible to use my laptop screen as an external monitor?


Note that I am not trying to connect a monitor to my laptop, rather, I am trying to connect my laptop screen to a desktop video card (if this is possible).


Answer



You can do something sort-of similar using synergy; you can control both computers from one mouse and keyboard using your network connection. This isn't quite the same thing, since windows won't drag from one machine to another. On the other hand, it does give you more processing power at your disposal, so it's a bit of a tradeoff.


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