Add screen to PC

[johnrobert]

Add screen to PC so I can use it standing up…..using the same keyboard and mouse - what is the best way to do this using wifi or Bluetooth or do I need a cable? A cable means drilling a new hole in the cabinets, only one video output, and its a mini Optiplex desktop



It's unclear when I google it – I have Windows 10 Pro. It doesn’t seem to have MiraCast but it looks like it will find a wifi display. Will it be laggy?

 

[Markverhyden]

Are you wanting to mirror or extend?

 

[johnrobert]

Mirror

 

[fincoder]

only one video output, and its a mini Optiplex desktop

That must be quite an old Optiplex micro if it only has one video output. Are you sure? Even the 3020 Micro model with Intel 4th gen has VGA and DisplayPort.

 

[Markverhyden]

Mirror

Samsung has a function though I've not used. Came across it when I was researching wireless video with a Samsung display but that model did not have that function.

How to use the PC on TV on your Samsung Smart TV

FAQ for Samsung television. Find more about 'How to use the PC on TV on your Samsung Smart TV' with Samsung Support.

www.samsung.com

You can probably do the same with Chromcast. and other similar devices.

 

[britechguy]

You can probably do the same with Chromcast.

You can. I have used casting to very large screen TVs for some of my visually impaired clients, as it allows the entire screen to be "ultra-magnified" yet all of it still being visible, which is not the case with magnification software.

Heck, you can even cast your smartphone to casting devices, which can be handy for presentations where a demo of a smartphone app is wanted.

 

[Diggs]

Drop a cheap low-profile video card in it. I had an Optiplex 3010 with a 1050 Ti low-profile for years. Eventually dropped a cheap $35 low-profile generic card in it (6150?) and it's still doing dual monitor desk duty at a friends house.

 

[HCHTech]

Since it's a micro form factor, have you thought about moving the computer to behind the screen, use wireless mouse/keyboard?

 

[Diggs]

Since it's a micro form factor,

I think since it's an Optiplex it only goes down to a SFF in size.

 

[Porthos]

I think since it's an Optiplex it only goes down to a SFF in size.

There is a micro Optiplex.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Diggs]

There is a micro Optiplex.

Never seen before. I stand corrected. Thanks!

 

[Markverhyden]

A cable means drilling a new hole in the cabinets,

I take it the OP doesn't want to engage in carpentry work. Hence the wireless.

 

[johnrobert]

Thanks for all the info
We ended up using the Dell display port and VGA