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How to Screen Mirroring Android to PC or Laptop

Want to try live streaming but with android games & you don’t know how to mirror your Android screen to your PC or Laptop? Here I will reveal how to mirror your Android screen & for its own way, there are actually 2 interface options which include:

  • Mirroring via USB cable

Mirroring using a USB cable in my opinion is the fastest and the latency is minimal with good image quality as well. But for the drawbacks you have to enable first in the developer option & enable USB Debugging. To activate this feature is not as simple as when you are mirroring via Wifi & that’s the drawback in my opinion (complicated to connect) – also you are not free to move because android must be plugged in USB when mirroring with a cable.

  • Mirroring via Wifi

Furthermore, for screen mirroring using wifi, in my opinion, it is more convenient rather than using a USB cable. Mirroring with Wifi also depends on the specifications of the Android Wifi modem and Router (For now Wireless AC is fast & affordable). With poorer quality & latency than using a cable, another advantage of Wifi mirroring is that you can be free anywhere in mirroring mode as long as it is within range of a wifi router.

Well that’s it for the interface option in mirroring & maybe there are actually other options but I didn’t include it because it’s not worth it (e.g. bluetooth). And furthermore below I will mention android applications that support mirroring with the 2 options above & The application includes:

  • Vysor

The first option you can use Vysor, with its compatibility you can install Vysor through an installer application or just with a simpler browser extension. In addition, Vysor also supports a variety of OS, be it Windows, Linux or MacOS.

  • APowerMirror

Next up is Apowermirror, the same as Vysor, Apowermirror offers more complete features such as cross platform support. So you guys can mirroring android to PC & also vice versa. In addition to these other features are whiteboard and mirroring recording built in.

Well so I think whatever the application is what matters is the stability and quality of the mirroring itself. I can’t say this one is better & on the contrary because each of the above applications is always evolving steadily (and there is other option too, that you can find yourself). So just choose the one that suits you.

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Definition of Stereo, Mono, 2.1, 5.1 and 7.1 Speaker Settings

Surely you have seen speaker products be it stereo, 2.1, 5.1 and 7.1. Actually, the numbers just now explain the specifications of the speakers. Ok, it doesn’t take long for us to discuss it, starting from what you have heard or maybe what you are currently using, namely:

  • Stereo Speakers

The first and deliberately discussed first is stereo speakers, from smartphone products, TVs, PCs, Laptops.. etc is using a stereo implementation that uses 2 left and right speakers to get the sound out. For sound quality is also more immersive for this stereo system so it is very popular and adapted for a wide variety of equipment that requires speakers for entertainment. For now, there are also a lot of developments in terms of software for stereo systems that you may often hear about, including Dolby Stereo Surround Sound, DTS Surround sound… etc. By using this feature, you can emulate surround sound on your stereo speakers for a more immersive experience of listening to movies or songs and seem real sound position.

  • Mono Speakers

The second is a mono speaker which means that it only uses one speaker to make the sound. Mono-type speakers are still used in your electronic equipment. Mono speakers can save space so that they are easy to apply to various electronic equipment that is not specifically for entertainment, and although not specialized, there are still many that are made for entertainment purposes, you know. You can still find this type of mono speaker on your electronic devices such as bluetooth speaker clocks, portable radios, smartphones. etc

  • Speaker 2.1

Furthermore, the third and what is starting to be widely used for home entertainment / audio systems today is the 2.1 speaker, we can observe from the name, namely 2.1 which means that this speaker is a stereo speaker with additional woofer speakers. The woofer speakers will cope with bass sound/low frequency sound so the audio quality is better than stereo only. This speaker has been in the market and has been very widely used from home theater, PC and also car audio. And also this speaker system already supports Dolby surround sound and DTS Surround sound for a more immersive experience.

  • Speaker 5.1

After we know the speaker system, then we go to the next level of audio system, namely speaker 5.1 and again the same as the name implies, this speaker system uses 5 speakers that are installed around the room and then added with 1 subwoofer. For the 5.1 speaker, it is relatively rarely used and is usually only used for home theaters or those that require a more real level of sound immersivity. For the installation of this speaker is quite time-consuming and for the price is mid to high so it is rarely adapted by budget friendly people. Usually this 5.1 surround system uses Dolby/DTS.

  • Speaker 7.1

Ok finally we are heading towards the highest speaker system for now which is Speaker 7.1. Equipped with 7 speakers around the room and 1 woofer, it is guaranteed to make your experience when watching movies or music that supports 7.1 will be very immersive and real. For this speaker system, we can find it at your favorite cinema and also at the home theater. And almost the same as the 5.1 speaker, the installation of this speaker is quite time-consuming because it must be suitable for the placement of each speaker but all of this will be really worth it with the experience you will get later. Just like others, usually this surround system is combined with Dolby Surround or DTS Surround.

That’s the kind of speaker system subjectively based on my experience. Of course, the speaker system has its own market and for different people. Personally, I would choose 2.1 speakers for my PC room and 5.1 speakers for my TV room, with budget considerations as well.. Hehe. So that’s it if you think it’s the most suitable speaker system, what kind of speaker system do you think is the most suitable?

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Differences between TN, IPS & VA Panels on Monitors

When you see this article, maybe you are curious when you see the specifications of the screen panel, be it IPS TN or VA. All of them are useful for displaying visuals but there are differences in the characteristics of each panel. Ok, I don’t have to explain at length I will explain the comparison per panel both of the disadvantages and advantages of each panel. We start with the first panel and the one with the most demand:

  • Panel IPS (In Plane Switching)

Yep, it’s true that IPS panels for now are indeed in great demand because they have better color reproduction than TN and VA. In addition, the IPS panel has the widest viewing angle compared to other panels. Even so, it does not mean that IPS does not have any drawbacks, IPS Panels generally have a response time slower than TN but faster than VA. For the refresh rate of the IPS Panel, in my opinion, it can be said that it can almost match other panels even though it cannot be as fast as VA or TN (for now). But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fixed, for modern monitors today it seems to have started to be slightly resolved with the latest technology (the name of the technology is differently for each manufacturer) thus making IPS more in demand for now when I created this article.

  • Panel TN (Twisted Nematic)

Superior refresh rate & response time is an advantage of the TN panel. Yep, TN panels could produce refresh rates of up to 280hz when this article was created and could probably be more than this in the future (165hz IPS panels and 240hz VA). The TN panel also has the least motion blur compared to other panels, making the TN panel suitable for competitive gamers who need quick reflexes. Even so, TN panels also have shortcomings, is had the the worst color reproduction compared to other panels and even so it does not mean that this cannot be resolved, it is possible that in the future there is technology that can overcome this issue.

  • Panel VA (Vertical Alignment)

Next is the VA panel which I think is an all rounded version of the two panels above. VA panels have good color reproduction although not as good as IPS even so VA panels have the best Contrast Ratio compared to other panels. Furthermore, the VA Panel can achieve a fairly amazing refresh rate as well even though it is not as fast as the TN Panel. In addition, VA has viewing angle beetween IPS and TN which makes it better than the TN panel. Even so, the VA panel also has a drawback, the worse response time than other panels and even so, it does not mean that this shortcoming cannot be resolved. It is possible that in the future there will be technology that can overcome this shortcoming.

So how have you been enlightened, the explanation above is my understanding so far of the types of panels that i learned from what i see. So each screen panel has its own superior side and each characteristic is intended for certain individuals, for example, the IPS panel is suitable for content creators related to color clarity (such as photo / video editors / graphics designers), then the TN panel is suitable for competitive gamers because it has a high refresh rate and low motion blur so that movement becomes clear, and finally the VA panel is suitable for those of you who like to watch movies or home entertainment because it has the best contast ratio that makes watching in dark places make your entertainment experience more immersive (VA panels are often used for making TVs).

So, yes, I hope you are enlightened 😀

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