Great quick presentation Frank. I’m 56 and not as computer literate as I like to be. Also since dealing with TBI it has been quite challenging at times retaining some information. I currently using an iPhone XS Max for most of my research for things I need to learn and I have been reluctant to spend on a new phone or laptop. So it was such a blessing to come across your channel and learn about the tips you shared on what I can do with a smartphone. I’m going to track down the items you posted in the description and give it a try. At least either way if the setup works or doesn’t it won’t be a big expense. Thank you again.
I hope it works for you. The little keyboard is worth having handy even if it turns out that you don’t use it as a full-time setup. I find that if I need to type longer work on my phone - the little keyboard makes it much easier.
Even tho I'm I fan of the concept as I do use my phone with a keyboard and mouse and external display, I would hate to do it on iOS. My setup includes Galaxy S10+ with Samsung Dex, A BT Mouse and Keyboard from Logitech with built-in stand, A USB hub, a Type-C to USB A convertor, a regular USB mouse and keyboard and an external display with few SSDs and USB Drives. Dex is amazing, considering you can run full linux os inside Android using a termux, a VNC Viewer and an app like Andronix to copy and paste installation scripts, with Dex, that Linux experience is desktop like - minus the sound (possibly works but I didn't bother to). I use it to run GIMP (Photoshop open-source alternative) and work on python projects.
Great set-up. My Android devices have aged out - so I’m looking forward to buying some new ones once this channel grows! - haha That said, the over-all concept of lower-powered devices being used to connect and be productive is something I think we can do across platforms - it’s amazing how versatile the mobile devices are and how we can extend their use in new ways. I look forward to creating some videos on the Android environment once I have more up-to-date equipment myself.
Well performed. I’m conducting the same research about phone productivity. Could a smartphone replace a notebook, the answers is, most of times. First we have to stop call this little computer a “Phone”, this thing stayed in the past with Jobs presenting his brand new mobile device. Today, “phones” or “smartphones” are truly PCs with a new kind of input experience, they may not been built to be used on desktop mode, but they can perform like a desktop as well, if you are open to a new user experience of course. Application is the highlighted viewpoint, you can perform all kind of tasks on your “mobile PC” including thing that were possible on laptops only, like video editing or photoshop. Of course you will need some auxiliary devices like keyboards, monitor and mouse, btw you are using applications that requires those tools to be handled correctly.
I HAVE A VERY GOOD SMARTPHONE YET MY EX STILL CAN CHANGE ALL MY SETTINGS SHE CAN CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS AND HAVE BANK ACCOUNTS IN MY NAME HOW DO I STOP THIS
I use this all the time now with samsung dex and Google cloud compute....this is a game change honestly and makes you wonder why you would need to pay for a new device upfront specially if the need to use a full OS is not as often. There is a lack of support of external hard drives to backup data offline but I hope this will he fixed in the near future. Also I find google cloud compute is easier to understand for layman like me compared to azure virtual desktop. I watched one of your other videos on how to build a cloud PC on azure but digging more into it, there were some difficulties trying to setup firewall rules....I am trying to learn about that now. Nevertheless, thanks for great content...please keep up the good work teaching people about cloud computing cause I think this is the future....cheers!!
@Josh C correct. I also discuss that in the video. It’s a solution that meets many needs - it’s not going to do absolutely everything in the world. Hopeful, this comes across in the video. It’s not a gaming PC, it’s not a development platform. It’s great for on-the-go writing, web access, and more.
Nice one but instead of monitor why can't we project our mobile screen on any surface using available apps Also is there any way one can connect mouse.
You can probably do screen mirroring, but that requires a device that has Internet access like a smart TV. An external monitor only requires a power source.
I use my android smartphone to access home desktop machine (Win10 Pro) through RD client. Demonstrated KB is something which seems useful. Yes, I do face issue when using finger tip on the mobile screen as a mouse pointer (especially, when I need to drag an object). It needs little bit of practice in the beginning to be familiar. I have 2 thin clients also, for kids, who access desktop machine for online classes at home.
@@LearningandTechnology Nothing special observation Sir. Thanks for your response. Being an IT professional myself (in the domain of IT operations management). Watched a couple of your videos today. Have subscribed your channel also. Good wishes & appreciation from INDIA on your simplified efforts on IT education.
I might be working on a cruise ship soon and of course I won't be able to take my desktop monster with me. So now I've got several different options... 1. Just using my phone as there will probably be computers that staff can use and most things can be and are done on a phone anyway 2. Rebuilt my very old first laptop (I'm talking 8-10 years). I know it can run windows 10 as is but it needs a new keyboard, battery (though I wouldn't necessarily need that), ram upgrade to at least 8 gb and an SSD. I calculated it once and I believe it was around 100-150€ for parts though I could probably reuse my desktops SSD e.g. . 3. Would be your portable solution which makes sense as I usually rock a flagship phone anyway 4. Buying a new/ used laptop. Thing is WiFi on those ships is expensive and sucks meaning "gaming" is out of the picture. All cabins are equipped with a tv though which I assume will have HDMI support (not sure if that can be accessed though). It's probably wise to maybe just get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard as well as an adapter for possible connection to a tv. Depending on the cost of a portable monitor I might just get one anyway.
This is very common! Many people get what they want from the phone. One thing I find super helpful is the external keypad. On screen keyboards are sometimes a bit more challenging for me.
It's a pretty good alternative, but I guess you need a backup phone so that one will function as a computer and the other one as a phone. It would be distracting if someone were to call you in the middle of a presentation.
What I do is put my phone to Do Not Disturb when presenting. I’m not sure that I would use my phone as my main system 100% of the time though. It’s just an option when travelling or trying to lighten what I carry.
Unfortunately, the Assistive Touch (which is how you get a mouse to work in IOS 13+) does not have actions for things like a “right-click” and such. There are some interesting changes that were just announced yesterday - at the Microsoft Inspire Conference. There is a new service called Windows 365 coming out in August - I am interested to see how it works on iPads and iPhones.
I tried this with an iPad and WVD setup and it was working fine. Assistive touch with IOS needs some tweeking but eventually works. Windows 365 will really change the game!!
Have you tried the system with the monitor tilted vertically? Actually, I am looking for one on the iPhone 14 pro max, connecting it to a FullHD Monitor placed vertically (instead of Horizontally), as that is my requirement. Any clues, helps me pretty much!!
Unfortunately that is where limits start to come into play - especially around heavy graphics. Maybe one day, but for now, some specialized software needs direct hardware access.
@@kingkumar4690 well! You might be able to 😀 will the web version of Excel work for you? I find it handy sometimes when I’m using a Linux system. It’s not quite as advanced, but does do quite a bit.
I have been using a 2011 MacBook Pro and it has been supporting me quite well. I am keen to use the Windows 365 Cloud PC experience. To do so I need to download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop. However, when I try to install - it keeps telling me
The remote desktop is a better experience in my opinion, but you can connect with just a Browser - I use Safari. I have a video where I demonstrate that - and will be making a Mac-specific one soon
While I haven’t done that specifically - I do have a Logitech K480 keyboard that allows me to connect the keyboard to multiple Bluetooth devices - so I can “switch” keyboard input between devices
@@LearningandTechnology I do vacation rentals in PR. looking at the setup so guests can use their phones. Nice Video Thanks! I may also use an azure remote PC for me when I am visiting there!
That seems pricey. It will depend on the specs and how often you run it. Mostly I won’t run 24x7 and certainly don’t need a powerful system. So $100 would seem to be way over-spec
You’d have to check your local stores - or links I provided below. Pretty inexpensive. Some things you may already have or can get from others that don’t need them.
You “could”’ use the phones built-in monitor and keyboard - but that’s not a lot of screen. Even with a bigger phone. As for free computer - that’s not as easy - there’s really nobody that wants to give a free computer on phones that know of.
Phones are grossly inferior to computers. First, phones can only use apps which usually suck, and you can't install windows software on them. Plus, they're hard on the eyes, especially for long periods of time.
@@user-MetalAngel it will entirely depend on what you plan to use them for. In this video, I’m really just showing a solution for those that need a quick solution - maybe on the go.
Phones suck & so do computers ,"" bottom line & simply stated !!! Phones are a lot easier to use than computers personal PC's I mean like why did mine break for only doing updates necessary for any. Computers!!
I am leaving Smartphones, if Nokia does not make their comeback! 24k Battery in Dell G15 being Mobilized would do! There's A USB Adapter for 4G and 5G Sim Cards!
Great quick presentation Frank. I’m 56 and not as computer literate as I like to be. Also since dealing with TBI it has been quite challenging at times retaining some information. I currently using an iPhone XS Max for most of my research for things I need to learn and I have been reluctant to spend on a new phone or laptop. So it was such a blessing to come across your channel and learn about the tips you shared on what I can do with a smartphone. I’m going to track down the items you posted in the description and give it a try. At least either way if the setup works or doesn’t it won’t be a big expense. Thank you again.
I hope it works for you. The little keyboard is worth having handy even if it turns out that you don’t use it as a full-time setup.
I find that if I need to type longer work on my phone - the little keyboard makes it much easier.
Ok - that Keyboard is legit!!! Frank this setup was actually genius
this could be my new Raspberry Pi 4 setup - i LOVE it
Even tho I'm I fan of the concept as I do use my phone with a keyboard and mouse and external display, I would hate to do it on iOS. My setup includes Galaxy S10+ with Samsung Dex, A BT Mouse and Keyboard from Logitech with built-in stand, A USB hub, a Type-C to USB A convertor, a regular USB mouse and keyboard and an external display with few SSDs and USB Drives.
Dex is amazing, considering you can run full linux os inside Android using a termux, a VNC Viewer and an app like Andronix to copy and paste installation scripts, with Dex, that Linux experience is desktop like - minus the sound (possibly works but I didn't bother to). I use it to run GIMP (Photoshop open-source alternative) and work on
python projects.
Great set-up. My Android devices have aged out - so I’m looking forward to buying some new ones once this channel grows! - haha
That said, the over-all concept of lower-powered devices being used to connect and be productive is something I think we can do across platforms - it’s amazing how versatile the mobile devices are and how we can extend their use in new ways.
I look forward to creating some videos on the Android environment once I have more up-to-date equipment myself.
0:46 👀 relevant
Well performed. I’m conducting the same research about phone productivity. Could a smartphone replace a notebook, the answers is, most of times. First we have to stop call this little computer a “Phone”, this thing stayed in the past with Jobs presenting his brand new mobile device. Today, “phones” or “smartphones” are truly PCs with a new kind of input experience, they may not been built to be used on desktop mode, but they can perform like a desktop as well, if you are open to a new user experience of course. Application is the highlighted viewpoint, you can perform all kind of tasks on your “mobile PC” including thing that were possible on laptops only, like video editing or photoshop. Of course you will need some auxiliary devices like keyboards, monitor and mouse, btw you are using applications that requires those tools to be handled correctly.
They are incredibly powerful. I think that more opportunities exist to use them as a main system.
I have a smartphone and it's really good smartphone
I have available smartphone
I HAVE A VERY GOOD SMARTPHONE YET MY EX STILL CAN CHANGE ALL MY SETTINGS SHE CAN CHANGE MY EMAIL ADDRESS AND HAVE BANK ACCOUNTS IN MY NAME HOW DO I STOP THIS
She has even changed my answer phone numbers so I can't listen to them
This is fantastic information. Very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I wish I can use any other type of android phone... That was a great idea that really worth the effort surely save a lot of bucks 💰💰
I use this all the time now with samsung dex and Google cloud compute....this is a game change honestly and makes you wonder why you would need to pay for a new device upfront specially if the need to use a full OS is not as often. There is a lack of support of external hard drives to backup data offline but I hope this will he fixed in the near future. Also I find google cloud compute is easier to understand for layman like me compared to azure virtual desktop. I watched one of your other videos on how to build a cloud PC on azure but digging more into it, there were some difficulties trying to setup firewall rules....I am trying to learn about that now. Nevertheless, thanks for great content...please keep up the good work teaching people about cloud computing cause I think this is the future....cheers!!
Thanks! I hope it’s useful and appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
@Josh C correct. I also discuss that in the video. It’s a solution that meets many needs - it’s not going to do absolutely everything in the world. Hopeful, this comes across in the video.
It’s not a gaming PC, it’s not a development platform. It’s great for on-the-go writing, web access, and more.
Love this! Can the home TV serve as the monitor?
Yes - if you have an HDMI output cable. It is something I would need to test - as I’m not sure that it would go into landscape mode.
Nice one but instead of monitor why can't we project our mobile screen on any surface using available apps Also is there any way one can connect mouse.
You can probably do screen mirroring, but that requires a device that has Internet access like a smart TV. An external monitor only requires a power source.
Can add a mouse for ease of typing, copy/paste.
I use my android smartphone to access home desktop machine (Win10 Pro) through RD client. Demonstrated KB is something which seems useful. Yes, I do face issue when using finger tip on the mobile screen as a mouse pointer (especially, when I need to drag an object). It needs little bit of practice in the beginning to be familiar. I have 2 thin clients also, for kids, who access desktop machine for online classes at home.
Those are excellent points!
@@LearningandTechnology Nothing special observation Sir. Thanks for your response. Being an IT professional myself (in the domain of IT operations management). Watched a couple of your videos today. Have subscribed your channel also. Good wishes & appreciation from INDIA on your simplified efforts on IT education.
@@narendranegi5803 I appreciate you watching and the sub. Hello from Canada! :)
I might be working on a cruise ship soon and of course I won't be able to take my desktop monster with me. So now I've got several different options...
1. Just using my phone as there will probably be computers that staff can use and most things can be and are done on a phone anyway
2. Rebuilt my very old first laptop (I'm talking 8-10 years). I know it can run windows 10 as is but it needs a new keyboard, battery (though I wouldn't necessarily need that), ram upgrade to at least 8 gb and an SSD. I calculated it once and I believe it was around 100-150€ for parts though I could probably reuse my desktops SSD e.g. .
3. Would be your portable solution which makes sense as I usually rock a flagship phone anyway
4. Buying a new/ used laptop.
Thing is WiFi on those ships is expensive and sucks meaning "gaming" is out of the picture. All cabins are equipped with a tv though which I assume will have HDMI support (not sure if that can be accessed though). It's probably wise to maybe just get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard as well as an adapter for possible connection to a tv. Depending on the cost of a portable monitor I might just get one anyway.
There are laptops that you could buy for 200-300. No need to stress out and buy expensive stuff.
You can also hook up a mouse.
Not sure why you wouldn't also use a bluetooth mouse? These work great with iphone and Android
That’s true - I probably just had the one on the video around 😀 one day when I’m a massive RUclips channel 😀
My phone is more like a personal computer for me, even though I have a PC at home.
This is very common! Many people get what they want from the phone.
One thing I find super helpful is the external keypad. On screen keyboards are sometimes a bit more challenging for me.
BEEN THROUGH 10 LAPTOPS IN LAST 15 YRS
SICK AND TIRED OF THROWING MONEY INTO
I just did this with my phone. Got it hooked up to 22 monitor. And got my laptop hooked up to 32 tv. That gives me duel monitors.
Nice!
Maybe use a samsung Dex enabled phone instead of a iphone :)
Usb-c and full screen is much better
Exactly. And an inbuilt scaling of apps for full screen, start up menu and taskbar
-you can use a regular mouse with it, as well
It's a pretty good alternative, but I guess you need a backup phone so that one will function as a computer and the other one as a phone. It would be distracting if someone were to call you in the middle of a presentation.
What I do is put my phone to Do Not Disturb when presenting. I’m not sure that I would use my phone as my main system 100% of the time though. It’s just an option when travelling or trying to lighten what I carry.
You should do a demo with Android desktop mode
That’s certainly a great idea! I’ve had requests for more Android videos
I would have thought you could use a bluetooth mouse for a more desktop-like experience?
Unfortunately, the Assistive Touch (which is how you get a mouse to work in IOS 13+) does not have actions for things like a “right-click” and such.
There are some interesting changes that were just announced yesterday - at the Microsoft Inspire Conference. There is a new service called Windows 365 coming out in August - I am interested to see how it works on iPads and iPhones.
I tried this with an iPad and WVD setup and it was working fine. Assistive touch with IOS needs some tweeking but eventually works. Windows 365 will really change the game!!
@@triplogger8968 fantastic!
@@LearningandTechnology has this changed in ios 14, 15 or 16?
Have you tried the system with the monitor tilted vertically? Actually, I am looking for one on the iPhone 14 pro max, connecting it to a FullHD Monitor placed vertically (instead of Horizontally), as that is my requirement. Any clues, helps me pretty much!!
I'm tryin to do it
Great presentation. But does the monitor need to be connected to a poerr source?
Mostly yes.
You can get external monitors that are USB-C powered and attach them to a power bank - which is a neat setup as well.
What about using a specialized software like AutoCAD or STAAD etc on Azure machine? Do we need to install our specialized software on Azure?
Unfortunately that is where limits start to come into play - especially around heavy graphics. Maybe one day, but for now, some specialized software needs direct hardware access.
@@LearningandTechnology now i got all my answers...i cannot use ms Excel without actual computer
@@kingkumar4690 well! You might be able to 😀 will the web version of Excel work for you? I find it handy sometimes when I’m using a Linux system.
It’s not quite as advanced, but does do quite a bit.
Good
You are just awesome 😎
I think YOU are awesome! Thanks for watching.
Superb 👍👍👍
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Can't we add a mouse by anychance
-also.. you wouldn't need a monitor... if you used the "flashlight video screen projector" function, would you ?? is that right ??
The only “projector” Apps I’ve seen are a little sketchy for my liking. I’ve never used one and suspect they are not even remotely safe.
What if I use a inbuilt muse keyboard... will it 100% efficient?
isnt the remote pc on azure cost the price of a cheap secondhand windows pc
It depends - I have some videos on the cost - as well as when and when not to use the Cloud
You can get a really cheap Android tablets with blue tooth key board
I have been using a 2011 MacBook Pro and it has been supporting me quite well. I am keen to use the Windows 365 Cloud PC experience. To do so I need to download and install the Microsoft Remote Desktop. However, when I try to install - it keeps telling me
The remote desktop is a better experience in my opinion, but you can connect with just a Browser - I use Safari.
I have a video where I demonstrate that - and will be making a Mac-specific one soon
I will use an keyboard with touchpad.
Have anybody experience with mouse's right click on Android device?
I think you forgot to mention that a lot of Android phones don't support the mirroring cable?
Hahahahha. Your right aashole
So the key board is wireless??
Bluetooth - yes
Can I integrate a KVM switch or wireless mouse?
While I haven’t done that specifically - I do have a Logitech K480 keyboard that allows me to connect the keyboard to multiple Bluetooth devices - so I can “switch” keyboard input between devices
@@LearningandTechnology I do vacation rentals in PR. looking at the setup so guests can use their phones. Nice Video Thanks! I may also use an azure remote PC for me when I am visiting there!
Remote desktop to Azure. $100+ a month!
That seems pricey. It will depend on the specs and how often you run it. Mostly I won’t run 24x7 and certainly don’t need a powerful system. So $100 would seem to be way over-spec
how much money I will spend to get all the cables and keyboard?
You’d have to check your local stores - or links I provided below. Pretty inexpensive. Some things you may already have or can get from others that don’t need them.
All well and good until I need to use applications that don’t work correctly on my phone. Like redeem a gift card from Rakuten 😭
That’s not cool - how can Rakuten not allow you to redeem a gift card on a phone? That’s not very nice on their part.
My ex-wife keeps hacking into my phone
bluetooth mouse no?
The challenge is that the remote session won’t recognize the mouse - although you may be able to get it to via accessibility options.
I don't have internet nothing all I have is this phone 3:48
Fortunately, people without Internet won’t feel bad - because they won’t be able to see this video either 😂
cool !
once they figure out how to put a mouse on id switch
Bluetooth 😀
Interesting
you still have to spend money to get the keypiad and the monitor i want a free computer on my phone
You “could”’ use the phones built-in monitor and keyboard - but that’s not a lot of screen. Even with a bigger phone.
As for free computer - that’s not as easy - there’s really nobody that wants to give a free computer on phones that know of.
funniest guy ever
Phones are grossly inferior to computers. First, phones can only use apps which usually suck, and you can't install windows software on them. Plus, they're hard on the eyes, especially for long periods of time.
@@user-MetalAngel it will entirely depend on what you plan to use them for. In this video, I’m really just showing a solution for those that need a quick solution - maybe on the go.
Phones suck & so do computers ,"" bottom line & simply stated !!! Phones are a lot easier to use than computers personal PC's I mean like why did mine break for only doing updates necessary for any. Computers!!
I am leaving Smartphones, if Nokia does not make their comeback! 24k Battery in Dell G15 being Mobilized would do! There's A USB Adapter for 4G and 5G Sim Cards!
Just get an iPad
Is that an iPad in your pocket? Or are you
Just happy to see me?