Help to find wireless external monitor for my laptop


rezpower

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Hello guys,
I need your help to find a wireless cheap external display for my laptop. let me explain why I need one and what I want to achieve so you can be able to understand and help me out.
I have a laptop that I use for audio (DAW, VSTi, etc) and for this reason I have placed it on my Electric Piano. It is very uncomfortable to use the laptop for anything else other then music as you can imagine. I am having back problems sitting in a bad and uncomfortable position and need to be able to use the laptop on a desk (will be next to the piano).

To better understand , here is a picture of the setup:
Screenshot 2025-07-12 031448.webp

I would like to take the laptop to a desk next to the PC and to be able to continue working with the piano and add a wireless screen on the piano (Where the laptop is right now).
The screen will only be used to view my DAW and music sheets when I play piano... So there is no need for high quality... cheapest one would do. But I would like the screen to connect wirelessly (laptop has Bluetooth and wifi). A touchscreen would avoid the need for wireless mouse. But not indispensable .

First of all does such screen exist and if yes what should I be looking for? btw I am located on Europe France.
 

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I am not aware of any wireless monitors, but that could possibly be just a lack of knowledge on my part. However, if I may, I would like to suggest an alternative:

There are many wireless HDMI transmitter / receivers out there. Attach the transmitter to the PC and the receiver to the monitor and you are done. You now have a wireless monitor.

Note too that you can use a second Windows system (Laptop or desktop) act like a wireless display by transmitting to it. I tried this a while back and it worked great. I had a laptop as my primary system and used a second laptop as a wireless display. If you need info on how to make this work let me know. I'll have to remind myself again but can do that in just a few minutes.

The link below is just one of many examples of a wireless transmitter / receiver pair.

 

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    Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
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    Intel i7-1255U
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    16 GB
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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    Realtek® ALC3306-CG codec
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    13.3-inch IPS Display
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    WQXGA (2560 x 1600)
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    2 TB 4 x 4 NVMe SSD
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    USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 Power / Charging
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    Backlit, spill resistant keyboard
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    Buttonless Glass Precision Touchpad
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    WiFi 6e / Bluetooth 5.1 / Facial Recognition / Fingerprint Sensor / ToF (Time of Flight) Human Presence Sensor
The thing is, wireless is great but you’re talking about a monitor that already needs to be connected to power, so no matter what you find, cables are still needed. You may as well just buy a longer HDMI cable and place the laptop next to the keyboard.

If the keyboard lives where it is on a permanent basis, you could mount a monitor on the wall so as not to infringe on your keyboard.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
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    Sin-built 2013
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
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    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
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    Onboard thingy
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
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    All over the place
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    Too many to list.
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    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

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    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
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    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
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you should be able to connect a second monitor ( TV w/ HDMI Input ) via the HDMI output on the Laptop
 

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That will oblige me to have the laptop always connected and placed on the desk. It would be easier if I could move it around .
I am not aware of any wireless monitors, but that could possibly be just a lack of knowledge on my part. However, if I may, I would like to suggest an alternative:

There are many wireless HDMI transmitter / receivers out there. Attach the transmitter to the PC and the receiver to the monitor and you are done. You now have a wireless monitor.

Note too that you can use a second Windows system (Laptop or desktop) act like a wireless display by transmitting to it. I tried this a while back and it worked great. I had a laptop as my primary system and used a second laptop as a wireless display. If you need info on how to make this work let me know. I'll have to remind myself again but can do that in just a few minutes.

The link below is just one of many examples of a wireless transmitter / receiver pair.

I like the idea of the second system. Maybe it can be a tablette. If possible on an Android tablette then it would be great.
The thing is, wireless is great but you’re talking about a monitor that already needs to be connected to power, so no matter what you find, cables are still needed. You may as well just buy a longer HDMI cable and place the laptop next to the keyboard.

If the keyboard lives where it is on a permanent basis, you could mount a monitor on the wall so as not to infringe on your keyboard.
The monitor does not move and will remain at one place and I don't mind it being wired to the wall. The laptop on the contrary would be moving.
 

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    Lenovo Legion 7i
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    Intel i7-12800HX
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    32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz dual-channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    Sound Card
    Steinberg UR44
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
    2 TB SSD Samsung 980 PRO NNMe
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes
If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.
 

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    Lenovo Legion 7i
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    Intel i7-12800HX
    Memory
    32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz dual-channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    Sound Card
    Steinberg UR44
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    1 TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
    2 TB SSD Samsung 980 PRO NNMe
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes
The Windows App Microsofts replacement for Remote Desktop
Not sure if it’s what you’re looking for.

Microsoft Store

 
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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
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    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
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    Onboard thingy
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
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    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
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    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
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    Defender / Malwarebytes
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If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.
To cast screen from Android devices: Android phone, Tablet to SMart TV:
Settings->Connected Devices->Smart View, click on the TV you want to connect to.
On TV Screen, a message asking to allow connection, click yes.
FYI. I use adblink to install multiple apps, maintenance, run adb commands etc... from my PC on my Android devices: Phone, Tablet, Firestick. Adblink also includes SCRCPY

For Windows PC/Laptop I use, No smart TV, software needed, plug and play if your output display has an HDMI port:
71dspjwcQQL._AC_SL1500_.webp
 
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    40" Samsung
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    100 Mbps
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    Windows Defender
The Windows App. Microsofts replacement for RDP
Not sure if it’s what you’re looking for.

Microsoft Store


Just to add. I use the Windows app to connect to and control my PC when I’m outside on my tablet.
It would be a breeze when you’re using it to connect to one laptop monitor, a bit more complicated for me as I run six monitors on my PC
 

My Computers

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard thingy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
If anyone knows if it is possible and how to mirror a PC on an Android tablet , please let me know.
I do the exact opposite (mirroring my android TV Box to PC) with an open source software called Scrcpy.
i use

 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro Optimum 24H2 OS Build 26100.7171
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus VivobooK 15 M1502QA.302
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeck Computer
    Memory
    Crucial 16Go
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek & AMD high audio definition
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SAMSUNG Curv - C24F390
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD NVMe 1To Crucial
    SSD 500 Go Crucial MX500
    SSD 128 Go Intel
    HDD 1To WD
    Case
    Asus vivobook
    Cooling
    Integrated Fan
    Keyboard
    Wisfox Gaming
    Mouse
    BT Tecknett
    Internet Speed
    WifFi 6 on 5 gbs fiber ftth
    Browser
    Thorium 130.0.6723.174 (Build officiel) & Zen browser Dev/béta ver.
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Server /Nas - dietpi v9.13 - debian Bookworm/Trixie based
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER8
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 8845HS
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon 780M 12core 2700MHz
    Screen Resolution
    headless
    Hard Drives
    4TB M.2 PCIe4.0 NVMe
    Cooling
    MSC2.0 cooling system
    Keyboard
    headless
    Mouse
    headless
    Internet Speed
    WiFi6 - 2.5G RJ45
    Browser
    -
    Antivirus
    -
    Other Info
    Just for fun
Thanks for your responses guys,
I will check all of them to see which one will be the best solution.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Legion 7i
    CPU
    Intel i7-12800HX
    Memory
    32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz dual-channel
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    Sound Card
    Steinberg UR44
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
    2 TB SSD Samsung 980 PRO NNMe
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender + Malwarebytes
I can mirror my main system monitor on my little MINI PC monitor wirelessly anywhere in the house, and probably with a little network configuration, anywhere on the planet. You use the standard Windows Cast capability that's part of Windows, all you need is the mini-PC, some are available in the $100-150 range. I paid $180 for mine, but it has 16GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe drive, way more than you need for this job.

Here's a suitable one on Amazon for $85.49 that would do what you desire. Amazon.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
@gunrunnerjohn
It's true he can use the standard cast function came with Windows provided that he has a smart TV with Screen Mirroring support & WIFI on the same network, But why would he need another mini PC ? Why can he use his laptop ?. The Mini PC you refer to is a bare system, he'll need to purchase W11 software..
Bottom line is he'll need a smart TV. I don't know where he can get a cheap one but in the US, COSCO sell a 32" 1080P smart TV for $99 US.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2, Linux Mint 21.3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build Feb.2024
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14900K @5.8GHZ
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk Max WiFi 7
    Memory
    64GB (2XG Skill F5-6400J3239G32G) @6800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (TM) RX 480 Graphics (8 GB)
    Sound Card
    Intergrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 - Crucial 705 1TB GEN5
    1 - Crucial 705 2TB GEN5
    2 - Crucial T500 2TB Gen4
    PSU
    750W EVGA-G3
    Case
    Antec NX410
    Cooling
    H2O Thermalright
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    WD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro & Linux Mint X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 4.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    Memory
    32.0GB Dual-Channel CMY16GX3M2A1600C9
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
    Monitor(s) Displays
    40" Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    WIN10 - 111GB Samsung SSD 840 Series
    WIN11 - 223GB Crucial CT240BX500SSD
    2X931GB Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
The Microsoft Windows app I found you can operate your laptop via a tablet. Finger operates the mouse pointer
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built 2013
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard thingy
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Touch Screen Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / Mx Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    2000/500Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
    TP-Link BE9300 WiFi 7 Bluetooth 5.4 (Archer TBE550E)
    TP-Link TX201 V1 2.5GB Lan

    Grandstream HT812 - VoIP
    ASUS DSL-AX82U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-AC68U - Mesh
    ASUS RT-BE88U Router

    Brother MFC-L2880DW Printer

    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7 14IRL8 - 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
@gunrunnerjohn
It's true he can use the standard cast function came with Windows provided that he has a smart TV with Screen Mirroring support & WIFI on the same network, But why would he need another mini PC ? Why can he use his laptop ?. The Mini PC you refer to is a bare system, he'll need to purchase W11 software..
Bottom line is he'll need a smart TV. I don't know where he can get a cheap one but in the US, COSCO sell a 32" 1080P smart TV for $99 US.
I think you totally miss the use of the Mini PC! Of course the laptop has the software, but he doesn't want a wire between the laptop and the monitor! That's where the Mini PC comes in.

I'd also suggest you slow down and actually read the references, the Mini PC comes with Windows 11 preloaded.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
Yes, My bad, The Mini PC you mention above does come with W11 Home version.
But what I said is he can buy a cheap smart TV with Mirroring support then he can cast wirelessly from his Laptop.However, it is pretty sluggish moving around.
Like you, I actually own a Mini PC (GMKTEC 150) which I bought earlier this year with the same spec as yours. Now it is used for guest/family member to use when they visit since I don't want them to touch my own PC.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2, Linux Mint 21.3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build Feb.2024
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14900K @5.8GHZ
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk Max WiFi 7
    Memory
    64GB (2XG Skill F5-6400J3239G32G) @6800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (TM) RX 480 Graphics (8 GB)
    Sound Card
    Intergrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 - Crucial 705 1TB GEN5
    1 - Crucial 705 2TB GEN5
    2 - Crucial T500 2TB Gen4
    PSU
    750W EVGA-G3
    Case
    Antec NX410
    Cooling
    H2O Thermalright
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    WD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro & Linux Mint X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 4.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    Memory
    32.0GB Dual-Channel CMY16GX3M2A1600C9
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
    Monitor(s) Displays
    40" Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    WIN10 - 111GB Samsung SSD 840 Series
    WIN11 - 223GB Crucial CT240BX500SSD
    2X931GB Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Yes, My bad, The Mini PC you mention above does come with W11 Home version.
But what I said is he can buy a cheap smart TV with Mirroring support then he can cast wirelessly from his Laptop.
Like you, I actually own a Mini PC (GMKTEC 150) which I bought earlier this year with the same spec as yours. Now it is used for guest/family member to use when they visit since I don't want them to touch my own PC.
Actually, mine came with Windows 11 Pro.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14500
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M G P WIFI
    Memory
    64GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    Chipset Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 45" Ultragear, Acer 24" 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440, 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD (O/S)
    Silicon Power 2TB US75 NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD (backup)
    Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND (2nd backup)
    Seagate 4TB Ironwolf, rotating HDD archive files
    External off-line backup Drives: 2 NVMe 4TB drives in external enclosures
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower GF3 750W
    Case
    LIAN LI LANCOOL 216 E-ATX PC Case
    Cooling
    Lots of fans!
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2, Build 26200.8524
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home Brew
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 14400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B760M DS3H AX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel 700 Embedded GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek Embedded
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27" HP 1080p
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P310 2TB 2280 PCIe Gen4 eD NAND PCIe SSD
    Samsung EVO 990 2TB NVMe Gen4 SSD
    Samsung 2TB SATA SSD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W
    Case
    Okinos Micro ATX Case
    Cooling
    Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Logitech G305
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 1GB
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Malware Bytes & Windows Defender Security

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2, Linux Mint 21.3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build Feb.2024
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-14900K @5.8GHZ
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk Max WiFi 7
    Memory
    64GB (2XG Skill F5-6400J3239G32G) @6800
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (TM) RX 480 Graphics (8 GB)
    Sound Card
    Intergrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160
    Hard Drives
    1 - Crucial 705 1TB GEN5
    1 - Crucial 705 2TB GEN5
    2 - Crucial T500 2TB Gen4
    PSU
    750W EVGA-G3
    Case
    Antec NX410
    Cooling
    H2O Thermalright
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800
    Mouse
    Logitech Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    WD
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro & Linux Mint X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    MSI Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770K CPU @ 4.20 GHz
    Motherboard
    Z77 MPower (MS-7751)
    Memory
    32.0GB Dual-Channel CMY16GX3M2A1600C9
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 740
    Monitor(s) Displays
    40" Samsung
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1080
    Hard Drives
    WIN10 - 111GB Samsung SSD 840 Series
    WIN11 - 223GB Crucial CT240BX500SSD
    2X931GB Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 900
    Cooling
    H20
    Keyboard
    Logitech K800 Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    100 Mbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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