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02-20-2008, 06:20 PM #1
Touchpad.app - Use your iphone like a laptop mouse for PC
This is truely amazing, found this application while browsing Digg and thought I'd have to share this with the community.
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~jsherwan/projects/touchpad/
Simply download and install VNC Server (google for RealVNC Free Edition) and add your wanted Port and Password (Make sure encryption is turned off)
On iPhone add your PC's IP, VNC Server Port and VNC Server Password and viola
I believe that VNC Server can also be run on Linux and Macs but the software has to be bought
Personally tested this app myself and works wonders
Tom BonezLast edited by tombonez; 02-20-2008 at 06:43 PM.
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02-20-2008, 07:43 PM #2
I am using the app right now to type this reply. its cool
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02-20-2008, 09:00 PM #3My iPhone is a Part of Me
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This is one of the coolest things that I have ever seen in my entire life. For real. No sarcasm. Lol its awesome. No wireless mouse? NO PROBLEM!
STATUS: Real busy all the time...
GUIDES:
Expect more when I find something guide-worthy.
PM me and let me know if you need one.
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02-20-2008, 09:30 PM #4
yah. definitely cool
also... typing wirelessly from my iphone is strangely satisfying.
if you're on a mac, this is very easy to get up and going. after installing the iphone app, just go to system preferences (on the mac), then "sharing," then turn on "screen sharing." you can also enable a password by clicking on "computer settings."Last edited by spliket; 02-20-2008 at 09:35 PM.
"Beware the voice without a face."
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02-20-2008, 09:55 PM #5What's Jailbreak?
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I have never used VNC, would anybody be able be able to give me some tips on how to get this setup on Vista? It would be very much appreciated!
Thanks
ah, just kidding... of course i figure it out right after i post that!Last edited by markass321; 02-20-2008 at 09:55 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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02-20-2008, 10:09 PM #6
what exactly are you supposed to enter into the phone?
woah nvm : ) i figured it out.
stupid windows was blocking it.Last edited by DisownedPenny; 02-20-2008 at 10:44 PM.
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02-20-2008, 10:40 PM #7
very cool app

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02-21-2008, 12:08 AM #8
lol, believe it or not this app came very handy a couple of days ago. ive have it for a while now and about 4 days i go i broke my keyboard and was left with out a keyboard with no time to drive to frys to buy a new one. so i open vnc on my iphone and since my mouse still worked i used the mouse and when ever i need to type something i used the iphone. it was very helpful and i was able to use it w/o much trouble for about a day and a half.
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02-21-2008, 12:10 AM #9
this is serioulsy one od the best apps developed so far. im using it to type this. the only thing that would make thos app perfect would be integrating two finger scrolling (like on the macbook)
thank you thank ypu for this!!!
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02-21-2008, 12:22 AM #10
this program is awesome! i think you should add stuff specific to mac track pads such as 2 finger drag to scroll or 2 finger tap to right click.
BluewoodBoarder!
8g iPhone, 2 GHz Core Duo (black) MacBook w/ 2gigs of ram..
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02-21-2008, 01:20 AM #11
still can't get it to work on vista
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02-21-2008, 01:57 AM #12Theme Creator
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02-21-2008, 02:42 AM #13My iPhone is a Part of Me
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This is freakin amazing, works great for me.
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02-21-2008, 02:46 AM #14
anyone think there will be a way to get it working with ps3? maybe over bluetooth?
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02-21-2008, 02:47 AM #15
Superlicious find my fine gent.
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02-21-2008, 03:34 AM #16
ridiculous
**Stupid sleep deprived rambling**
Last edited by dtzWill; 02-21-2008 at 08:42 AM. Reason: I shouldn't post publicly when I'm tired.
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02-21-2008, 04:29 AM #17
Can someone quick show me how to setup VNC and setup the stuff for the iPhone app?
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02-21-2008, 05:28 AM #18
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02-21-2008, 06:37 AM #19Super Moderator
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How was this plagarized (which you're implying), if he didnt use your code. He used VNC which you said was an overhead.....
Edit: I took a look at your googlecode page, it seems like you started your project two days ago, is that true?
It just seems someone beat you to the job, and you're upset...Last edited by dale1v; 02-21-2008 at 06:42 AM.

twitter.com/dale1vMicrosoft owns the internet through Hotmail. The .HTML is short for Hotmail, so all .HTML files are MS files.
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02-21-2008, 07:23 AM #20
can someone eplain how to set this up please, what is the session name, also on the port do i just put in 5900? thanks all
nevermind I figured it out LOL
Thanks great appLast edited by dallasnights; 02-21-2008 at 07:23 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost



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