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Open-source LapDeck turns phone into a remote control for Windows laptop
Developer Ronak Parmar built LapDeck, an open-source tool that turns a phone into a remote control for a Windows laptop over local Wi-Fi. It uses a Node.js agent and a PWA, with no cloud or accounts required. The tool supports app launching, touchpad, keyboard, screen viewing, and media/power control.
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LapDeck solves a niche problem elegantly, but its reliance on manual setup and lack of cross-platform support may limit adoption beyond tinkerers.
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I turned my phone into a remote deck for my Windows laptop — no cloud, no accounts, one npm start →
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