Remote Touchpad

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What is Remote Touchpad?

Remote Touchpad is a desktop utility that turns a phone's web browser into a remote keyboard and pointing surface. It includes browser touchpad, remote keyboard, and QR connection setup.

Browser touchpad

Remote keyboard

QR connection setup

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Presenters or home users controlling a nearby desktop from a phone

Before you choose

The phone and computer need a suitable network connection. Desktop permission prompts and display-server support affect control availability.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The phone and computer need a suitable network connection.

The $0 price applies to the listed open source application. The phone and computer need a suitable network connection.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings browser touchpad and remote keyboard into the same workflow.

Open the displayed address or scan its QR code, confirm the intended desktop is connected, and use the phone for short pointer and keyboard interactions.

What to keep in mind

The phone and computer need a suitable network connection.

Desktop permission prompts and display-server support affect control availability.

How to use it well

Remote Touchpad fits presenters or home users controlling a nearby desktop from a phone. Open the displayed address or scan its QR code, confirm the intended desktop is connected, and use the phone for short pointer and keyboard interactions.

The phone and computer need a suitable network connection. Desktop permission prompts and display-server support affect control availability. Start with a small setup and verify credentials, network access, and recovery steps before expanding its role.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Remote Touchpad free?

The application is distributed under GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. The phone and computer need a suitable network connection.

Can I use Remote Touchpad for browser touchpad?

Yes. Remote Touchpad includes browser touchpad. Open the displayed address or scan its QR code, confirm the intended desktop is connected, and use the phone for short pointer and keyboard interactions.

Can a phone control the desktop without a suitable connection?

The phone and computer need a suitable network connection.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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