Subj : /UPSes /Re: USBC and Windows 10
To   : Doug Cooper
From : August Abolins
Date : Fri Jul 03 2020 02:10 am

On 7/2/2020 4:36 PM, between "Doug Cooper : August Abolins":

> I can officially recommend the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.  Not only
> did it work right out of the box with 3 simple steps, it added it as a THIRD
> extended dispaly.  The picture quality is 1080P, which I'm unclear how that
> translates to monitor display pixels; however I ran videos from netflix on it
> and it was flawless.

1080p means 1080 pixels high.

I've read about these "casting" devices before. Infact, I was looking into one for casting just audio to a pair of speakers elsewhere in my shop so that I could fill my space with fuller sound.  (I have the device, but I haven't installed it yet - I have to get the speakers first! LOL)  The audiocast works in the wi-fi band. Also at that time, I had an older 2.4G cordless phone that had interference issues when I was offering public wi-fi in the shop (and for my occassional own use).  In the meantime, the old phone set died during the most inconvenient time in the shop.. and I now have a new DECT 6.0 phone set that claims no interference issues with the wi-fi.

But Miracast may not work for me. With a 3 display setup, I'd like one display to be from an XP laptop + and extended desktop, a 2nd display from a 2nd desktop (Win7), and a 3rd monitor from another Win7 desktop to show documents or website results to customers.

I've been reading some info on Miracast, and one article says this:

"Download Miracast for PC on Windows 8/8.1/10/7/XP & Vista Computer

" To enjoy the super cool features of Miracast for your PC, you must first install this app. Before you start, make sure that you have to download BlueStacks Android Emulator on your PC "

So..  did you have to download any app?  Will I be able to make things work with the XP pc?  It sounds like the XP laptop would need a special "wireless monitor" option which I think it does not have - unless that BlueStacks Android Emulator" is designed to be the hack solution.

I like the sound of Miracast over Chromecast.  Different approaches.  The latter needs a Chrome app or browser which I would rather NOT install.

If using the XP laptop is not possible, I'd be fine casting from the Win7 desktops.

BUT.. further reading seems to indicate that I need special Intel WiDi video drivers for my desktop pcs.

Or.. I will have no choice but to use a Chromecast solution?


> 1.  You'd have to search how to do this as I forget how.  However, a command
> prompt can tell you if your laptop supports the wireless display function.
> 2.  I can only say it works great on Windows 7+.  I can't say it works well
> with other OS's.

What exactly is the result of the command on the Win7+ pc?


> Total cost $49.  I'm extremely happy!

The price sounds reasonable.


> Can be purchased on Amazon for less then on Microsofts web site.  There is a
> version 1 for less, but I'd recommend the v2.  It's only $5 more.  And, there
> are refurb options for $10 less.  It was painless, and works fantastic.
> Might be good for your shop!

Yes.. I am already clearing the space behind the counter in my dreams!  LOL  Thanks for the V2 tip.

Still waiting for my 750 VA UPS replacement battery from Amazon.

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