Virtual Desktop

A wireless screen for your computer

Virtual Desktop connects to a computer and lets you view its desktop on a large virtual screen. It suits people who want to browse the web, watch films, play PC games or stream PCVR games without sitting in front of the computer’s monitor. Its purpose is focused: bringing a computer’s display and content to you, rather than replacing desktop software with a general collection of phone tools.

What you need for a good connection

The computer needs to be connected to a 5 or 6 GHz router using a Gigabit Ethernet cable. The app supports most PCs and laptops running Windows 10 or 11, and Macs running macOS Catalina or later. Those requirements matter: this is not a way to access a computer that is switched off or disconnected, and wireless performance depends on the network setup. Streaming PCVR games has a narrower requirement: a VR-ready PC running Windows 10 or 11.

More than one kind of content

Alongside the desktop view, a Videos tab can stream or download regular, 180-degree and 360-degree videos from the computer. The app supports 3D side-by-side and over-under content, as well as multiple physical or virtual monitors. Bluetooth mice, keyboards and gamepads are supported, and microphone passthrough is available. Remote connections over the internet are also supported, with UPnP enabled on the router.

Who it is for

This is a practical fit for someone who already has a supported computer and network and wants to use its screen or stream its games in a virtual environment. It is less suitable if you want a standalone media player or expect the app alone to provide PCVR capability. Virtual Desktop, Inc. is the developer. The listing shows a 4.47 rating from 98 reviews and 1,000+ installs: useful context, though a relatively small review count.