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How to view your laptop screen on LG Smart TV

Watch online videos, movies, video games or PowerPoint presentations on your TV from your laptop wirelessly

Miracast is a factory-built technology in LG Smart TVs and the latest versions of Windows (for Windows 8.1 and up). Thanks to this, it is no longer necessary to use cables to mirror a PC screen to a LG Smart TV. In a simple way, Miracast allows you to enjoy on the TV screen the content stored on your hard drive, online videos and movies, PowerPoint presentations or video games on your PC. Here is how to use it.

How to mirror your PC screen to a LG Smart TV

Press the Input button on the TV remote control and scroll to Screen Share.

Press the Windows Key and R at the same time (the Windows Key is found between the left Ctrl and Alt keys).
On the right side of the screen, select a projection option (for example, Duplicate) and click Connect to a wireless display.

Select your LG Smart TV from the list of available devices and you’re done. From this moment on, everything you see on the PC will also be seen on the television.

Note: To find out if your PC supports screen mirroring, see the following article: How to check if your PC supports Miracast.

How to mirror your PC screen to Samsung Smart TV

Project your PC screen to your TV wirelessly

Laptop screen projected on a Samsung Smart TV wirelessly

Starting with Windows 8.1, you can use Miracast technology to project your computer screen to compatible televisions. Thanks to Miracast, you do not need to use cables to display on a larger screen any content you have on your hard drive, such as movies, PowerPoint presentations, photos, and even your video games and Internet pages.

How to project your laptop screen to a Samsung Smart TV

Hold down theWindows key and press P on your keyboard (the Windows key is found between the left Ctrl and Alt keys).
On the right side of the screen, choose one of the projection options:

Duplicate: useful for projecting PowerPoint presentations, video games, etc.
Second Screen Only: Ideal for projecting movies, as the laptop screen turns off when projecting.

After choosing the type of projection, click Connect to a wireless display.
Select your TV and the projection will begin.
To end the projection, press Windows key + P, then click Connect to a wireless display > Disconnect.

Note: To find out if your PC supports screen mirroring, see the following article: How to check if your PC supports Miracast.

How to play PS4 games on your Android or iPhone

Stream games from a PS4 to your Android or iPhone with this simple trick

Remote Play is a feature on PlayStation 4 console that allows gamers to use their smartphones to enjoy their favorite games, and can do so from any other room in their homes. For this it is only necessary to install on the smartphone (iOS or Android) the application that allows it to be used as the second screen of the console and make some simple adjustments to this equipment. Here we show you how to do it.

How to play PlayStation 4 games on your phone

First, connect your smartphone to the same Wi-Fi network that the console uses to connect to the Internet.
Once this is done, go to the console and in Settings > Remote Play Connection Settings, enable the Enable remote Play use check box.Download the PS4 Remote Play application on your smartphone, which is available in the Google Play and App Store.
Next, enter the user details of the same Sony account that you use on the console.
On the mobile device, touch the Start button and the application will search and connect to your PS4.

From this moment you can play the games on your console on your mobile and access all its functions remotely. You can even use the DualShock 4 controller on compatible phones and games. The steps to use this wireless control on the mobile phone are detailed on the home screen of the PS4 Remote Play application.

How to fix Fire TV Stick remote issues

Fire TV Stick remote not working? Here you will find the solution

Amazon’s Fire TV Stick is a player that can be operated by its own remote control. This has the ability to control all the functions of the Amazon device with the greatest comfort on the part of the user. However, there may be times when the Fire TV Stick does not respond to buttons on your remote and causes discomfort. Below, we share the possible causes and solutions to the problem.

What to do if the remote of your Fire TV Stick does not work

Change the batteries in the remote control

First, replace the batteries in the remote control. This accessory is characterized by its high power consumption, so a couple of new batteries can solve the problem. Verify that the remote control works and if not, continue reading.

Pair or re-pair the remote

The original Fire TV remote is preconfigured for use with this device and automatically pairs. However, it might be necessary to pair it again, especially if it is a replacement controller. For this, using the remote control for the TV or the Fire TV app, go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth devices > Amazon Fire TV remotes > Add New remote. Then press the Home button on the remote for 10 seconds. When it appears in the list select it and you’re done.

Pairing the remote control with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k

Note: if it is a remote control that you were already using, try pressing the Home button on the remote control for 10 seconds without going into the Fire TV settings.

Unpair other controls that you don’t use

Also, keep in mind that the Fire TV Stick can be paired with up to 7 game controllers and controls. Unlink at least one of them so you can match another one. You can do this using the following steps. Go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth devices > Amazon Fire TV remotes > Amazon Fire TV Remote. Use the button of the three lines of the remote to unpair the one you want.

Use your phone as a Fire TV Stick remote control

If you still can’t use the remote or can’t find it, install the Amazon Fire TV application on your mobile device. This app for iOS and Android turns the smartphone or tablet into a remote control for the Fire TV Stick, but with the advantage that it is possible to enter text through the keyboard.

Using the phone as a Fire TV remote through the Fire TV app.

How to set up an iPhone VPN for free

Connect to the Internet securely and bypass geo-blocking

Betternet is a free virtual private network (VPN) service, thanks to which you can surf the Internet anonymously and securely, even when you do it from publicly accessible Wi-Fi networks. At the same time, it allows you to bypass content blocks based on the user’s geographical location, for example TuneIn with certain radio stations in Europe and the USA, YouTube with music videos or Popcornflix. It also allows you to avoid Internet censorship in your own country, workplace or school. Its network of VPN servers located in different parts of the world guarantee an optimal connection to the Internet and without paying a single dollar.

How to set up Betternet VPN service on your iPhone

After downloading and running the Betternet VPN application on your iPhone, choose the Proceed with Basic option.

Next, you will be asked to create a VPN profile.

After accepting Betternet to be added to your iPhone settings, all you have to do is tap the Allow button.

Once the connection is made, the VPN will appear activated in the settings of your iPhone, and you will be able to surf anonymously.

Aptoide TV for Android TV

Thanks to Aptoide TV you can download more applications to your Android TV or TV Box

Aptoide TV is an alternative app store for televisions or set-top box devices running Android TV like Mi Box S or Amazon Fire TV Stick. Its catalog contains more than 2,500 completely free applications to nourish more entertainment content on your television. This content can be discovered by browsing between categories or from the Aptoide TV home screen, which shows the most outstanding applications or games in the online store.

To install Aptoide TV on your TV or set-top box with Android TV, it is recommended that you download its installation file in APK format to your PC and then transfer it to a USB memory. Once this is done, run it on the Android TV device. But first, be sure to enable the option to install apps from unknown sources. Here we leave you the Aptoide TV download link.

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Skype for Android

Make free voice calls and group video calls from your mobile

Skype is a communication tool used by millions of people to communicate via the Internet. It allows you to exchange text messages, photos and videos, make voice calls and make video calls between 2 or more participants, at no cost when it is between Skype users. It can be used from the computer, smartphones and tablets, for which it is enough to have a Skype account.

Skype is used equally in the business and private environment. It includes functions to share the desktop during a call, record calls or video calls, translate the texts of a chat, etc. In addition to Internet calls, Skype offers an international calling service to landlines and mobiles at very low rates.

Skype for iPhone / iPad

Skype for Windows

TeamViewer for Windows

Access the office PC from home

TeamViewer is software for remote control of computers and mobile devices. It allows connecting these computers through the Internet so that they can share the desktop and exchange files. TeamViewer is an ideal tool for working from home on the computer located in the office or the usual workplace. It also enables remote technical support to be given or received. However, it has other functions such as allowing you to organize and participate in online meetings with others in order to share the screen, make voice calls or make video conferences.

It is very easy to use in Windows. You just need to install and run TeamViewer. From there it is possible to receive an identification number for the computer together with its respective password. This data will serve to allow remote access to our computer for any other TeamViewer user. Within its settings it is possible to configure the program to start with Windows and grant permanent access to another user by creating a TeamViewer account.

TeamViewer website

How to view your laptop screen on LG Smart TV

How to mirror your PC screen to a LG Smart TV

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How to mirror your PC screen to Samsung Smart TV

How to project your laptop screen to a Samsung Smart TV

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How to play PS4 games on your Android or iPhone

How to play PlayStation 4 games on your phone

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How to fix Fire TV Stick remote issues

What to do if the remote of your Fire TV Stick does not work

Change the batteries in the remote control

Pair or re-pair the remote

Unpair other controls that you don’t use

Use your phone as a Fire TV Stick remote control

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How to set up an iPhone VPN for free

How to set up Betternet VPN service on your iPhone

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Aptoide TV for Android TV

Skype for Android

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TeamViewer for Windows

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