Amazing possibilities: turn your TV into a full-fledged Windows computer workplace using the ASTER software

In today's world, televisions are no longer just devices for watching TV programs. With the advancement of technology and software, we have seen that televisions can have a user operating system and applications. These are called Smart TVs. They also have the potential to be used in other areas. One such option is using a television as an additional screen for a Windows computer for entertainment purposes.

Often, we need to have access to multiple screens from a single computer. For example, when we are multitasking—searching the internet, playing a 3D game, or working with multimedia files—we may need to display the image on a large screen to enjoy it with our family.

We can use a television as an additional computer display. The first thing we need to do is connect the TV to the computer. This can be done by:

• Using an HDMI cable. For this, you need to have available HDMI ports on both the computer and the TV;
• Using the built-in Miracast wireless technology in Smart TVs and laptops;
• Using a wireless Miracast video adapter in a regular TV with an available HDMI port.

All these connections allow transmitting both video and audio signals to the TV.

Usually, during the initial connection, all displays show the same content. The displays are in duplicate mode. If you want to extend the workspace instead of duplicating it, you need to change the display settings in Windows and select the extended display mode. In the extended display mode, you can do the following:

• Several people are watching a movie on the television, like on an extended computer display;
• another person is using the main computer display to search the internet for the next movie to watch.

The advantages of using a television as a computer display are evident.

Firstly, it allows for the use of a large screen for entertainment purposes for the whole family, such as gaming, watching movies, or streaming content from the internet, like playing Steam games or watching YouTube videos. Meanwhile, the main computer display can still be utilized.

Secondly, using a television as a display through the ASTER program simplifies the setup process and creates additional computer workspaces. Simply connect multiple displays, keyboards, and mice to one computer and create workstations in the ASTER program interface. This allows multiple individuals to use the computer simultaneously and independently from each other.

Thirdly, it offers cost savings. Televisions are usually already available, and there's no need to purchase an additional monitor to create an extra computer workspace using ASTER. Instead, acquiring additional mice and keyboards is sufficient to control the ASTER workspace independently from the main one. In this case, the television can be temporarily used as an extra display to create a remote work or study area using ASTER during unexpected situations like remote work or studying during a pandemic.

However, it should be noted that there are several recommendations and limitations when using a television as a computer display. Firstly, make sure that your television supports the chosen method of video signal transmission. Also, keep in mind that such a computer workspace may not be as ergonomic as a specially designed workstation with a monitor and keyboard. Additionally, pay attention to the resolution and image quality to ensure the best working or entertainment experience.

In conclusion, using a television as an additional computer workspace provides a convenient and effective solution for expanding your work area or entertainment options. You can enjoy games, multimedia content, and other tasks on a larger screen using the ASTER program and appropriate video signal transmission methods. This saves you from spending money on extra computers and monitors. Simply utilize your existing television in a new capacity.

To try ASTER, download the program from the website https://ibiksoft.com/ and activate the 14-day trial period after installation.