How to use your Ipad, Tablet or smartphone as second screen for your laptop for free. A high performance extra monitor for your computer
- August 13, 2020
- By Saurabh Gupta
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For research scholars, analyst and gamers multi-monitors are better than one that may increase the productivity up to 10x, and with macOS Catalina, you can turn your iPad into a second display with just a few clicks thanks to a feature known as Sidecar. But Sidecar is limited to certain Macs and iPads, which is a bummer if you have an older device (or a Windows PC). Thankfully, a few third-party apps can help fill the void on other PCs, Macs, iPads, and Android tablets.
There is a Cheap, Cross-Platform Option: Splashtop Wired XDisplay
This is the easiest method to extend your screen with no investment. Splashtop Wired XDisplay has two components: a desktop agent that runs in the background on your PC or Mac, and an iPad app or Android app that runs on your tablet. (The iPad app appears to be completely free, while the Android app is $7—though there's a free trial version that works for 10 minutes at a time.)
After installing both the desktop and tablet apps, ensure the desktop app is running on your computer, connect your tablet to your computer with a USB cable, then launch the XDisplay app on your tablet. It will establish a connection to your computer, and a blank desktop will appear on your tablet. You rearrange your monitors from your computer's Display settings, drag windows to your tablet, and otherwise use it as a second monitor for a productivity boost.
I recommend having a stand to keep it propped up and maintains the same level which works great if you're using your tablet with a laptop.
Splashtop Wired XDisplay works decently well, at least in my experience using an iPad and a Windows PC. There is some noticeable latency, and I did have some trouble with it getting stuck in Mirrored Mode on one of my computers, but for the price of free, it's worth a shot.
How to use Splashtop Wired XDisplay?
- Install the latest version of iTunes on your PC.
- Install XDisplay Agent for PC on your PC. (http://www.splashtop.com/wiredxdisplay)
- Wired plug your iPad/iPhone to your PC, and open the Wired XDisplay app.
- It works!
- Install the latest version of iTunes on your Mac. (It is installed by default on a Mac)
- Install XDisplay Agent for PC on your Mac. (http://www.splashtop.com/wiredxdisplay)
- Wired plug your iPad/iPhone to your Mac, and open the Wired XDisplay app.
- It works!
BONUS
- I had faced a disconnection problem with my iPad and was thinking it has some problem with the connecting cable but digs out a solution.
- Just go to the source of the installed file XDisplay in C Drive
- Right-click and go to the properties
- Change the compatibility mode to Windows 7
- No disconnection problem. BOOM!!