Turn your Outdated Computer into a Monitor! - Luna Display

[@ruinfox4108]

i really appreciate you guys are now using that youtube feature to split the timeline into helpful segments on more videos

[@jfkonlsd1364]

adds to a level of professionalism LTT brings to the table

[@oxnvat]

Finally a way to skip the sponsor

[@Brucefulness]

I second this. I know it's a lot of extra work but it really goes a long way and is really appreciated

[@anudeepk7579]

If only they used this on the wan show

[@sharonpaulson31]

Helps to skip the ads

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

RIP the people who junked their computers before seeing this

[@someonehere4380]

use linux

[@DirenDeez]

RIP

[@AYgameZ]

LOL

[@Subhrajyoti]

Rest in pizza 🍕

[@FLTech]

F

[@rebel1988us]

"My time has come to be validated" -me who hasn't thrown away or sold a computer in at least 15 years.

[@martinbernath]

Same here, i just keep them in a different room. I just revived my old sempron 3300+ system last week to see if it still lived after having it for over 20 years. Its honestly impressive how long can pc hardware last, even if it sat for majority of its life.

[@TheDragonfriday]

3 years old gaming laptop, still cost me a fortune

[@lolifreak4063]

My computer is 15 years old... My laptop is 10 years old...

[@stevekovacksr.937]

I still have my first PC, a Compuadd 286/16, and like others that have responded, I give them away once refurbished.

[@TruenorthmtGod]

I have a 2010 Mac Pro 5.1

[@aarshpatel2000]

“Breathe life into your old computer” uses a 2-3 year old 1000 dollar Mac LOL

[@datachu]

Ikr lol Haven't checked but pretty sure my old MacBook Pro will be way too old for this, and it was the highest speced model back in the day and still works fine. I even turn it on on occasion when I need to get an old file off of Logic Pro X or Final Cut. (Switched the the Windows Adobe suite since then)

[@smugler1]

to be fair, the title I think is more about the windows version when it is released. till then, you're right lol

[@aarshpatel2000]

@@datachu to be fair my old razer blade was similar pricing to the MacBooks from 4 years ago and it’s actually still chugging along. I think once you buy a laptop over a thousand dollars the stereotype of cheap windows laptops drops off a cliff. Even less nowadays with the ryzen laptops at 600-700.

[@aarshpatel2000]

@@smugler1 true, I have it running on a 10 year old Sony vaio, although the 1366x768 resolution isn’t that good with my 2 4K monitors, latency is nice.

[@datachu]

@@smugler1 Why is the separate hardware dongle needed for the Windows version anyway tho? Like, what does it do? And why can't they just update the firmware of whatever the fuck you just paid $100+ for? No seriously, what snake oil is ACTUALLY INSIDE THE DONGLE? I can't find a single photo or video of the inside, no one has asked this question and there's no FAQ question on their site about it whatsoever. I mean look at this video closer. In wired mode the cable goes directly between the two PCs, not through some port on the dongle? And how come Apple can achieve half the latency without any dongles? Why is the claimed latency on their website not even remotely accurate and the actual latency LTT measured around the same as Miracast (which also supports touch)? Does this not all smell a little fishy in the air? Cause I'm smelling a scam right now... And it's a real strong stench too

[@mentalrere1958]

The original title was “DON’T Junk your Outdated Computer!”

[@CivMicheals]

Fax i didnt watch it then

[@Light--Gamer]

linus changes his title at least 5 times a day ive seen his recent vids change title so often

[@CivMicheals]

@@alexrevna7959 called a youtube channel not a company

[@Felixprogram]

@@alexrevna7959 LTT is just one channel of their company and they can decide video titles. They just use those clickbait titles in the beginning so it shows up that way in the notifications of subscribed people, then, after some time, they change back to the "real" title.

[@nit-Inundate]

@@Felixprogram Its actually to stay afloat on the algorithm

[@muditrajput5535]

"Fix your old and slow computer" "In this case Macbook air" Typical Linux.

[@Interknetz]

MacOS isn't Linux though.

[@sobhaks7231]

Autocorrect?

[@jaykrishnak3268]

Every MacBook air except for the M1 powered ones are crap performance wise so he ain't wrong.

[@BotanistOnDuna]

how is macbook air 2018 slow.

[@user-lz5vh9bb5w]

Well it is kinda shit compared to what it cost when it came out (as per usual with all Apple products).

[@aliciagardner-anderson7202]

People will be kicking themselves in few weeks if they miss the opportunity to buy and invest in #Bitcoin, #Ethereum and #Dogecoin as it's retracing

[@lindatonya1482]

investing in crypto now is the only big chance of making money..

[@karrenanthony6327]

I wanted to trade crypto but got confused by the fluctuations in price

[@scottphilips4805]

@@karrenanthony6327 That won't bother you if you trade with a professional like Expert Williams Peterson.. My first Investment of $3000 Mr Williams on forex has earned me profits of over $24,320 within 15days

[@charlenenoah7722]

Yeah

[@elizabethlinda8785]

Most people don't know that Bitcoin trading is more different from saving your coin in your wallet 😂😷

[@ayuchanayuko]

ipad: Duet Display Windows: Mouse Without Borders, Project To This PC, or SpaceDesk. You can na also buy Elgato clones. Android: SpaceDesk

[@403errorskydaddynotfound3]

Yeah I just commented, what about duet display lol.

[@datachu]

I used Duet Display back in the day myself, it was pretty good for the time but these days I use SpaceDesk and Parsec. Both have great performance and consistency, and pretty low latency. LTT themselves did a video on using Parsec for video editing! I feel sorry for anyone who actually bought into this *obvious* Luna display scam.

[@miriripunchie]

For arting though, duet display is pain The lag is almost unbearable....

[@rapiddu6482]

For Android Superdisplay is awesome app for anyone who want to use their stylus as almost native pen input in windows. It literally tricks the windows into thinking into having pen input inbuilt to the display itself. Which makes pen input and gestures in windows almost native experience

[@TheJohnRowley]

That's my illustration at 6:40 😁 and now over 800k people have seen it - Thanks Linus!

[@Xom1bc]

Sick

[@Guill0rtiz]

You've been paid in E X P O S U R E have you eaten yet?

[@txm100]

It's great man!

[@amshermansen]

"Turn your Outdated Computer into a Montior!" Ah yes. Monsieur Montior - We've been expecting you.

[@lbsiuk]

I'm expecting a million comments about Linux.

[@donaldwindland]

One for each distro

[@desmond-hawkins]

@ik ur cool There's no need to post your spammy inspirational video here. By the way, there is no Allah. Or any other magical beings, grow up. No Santa either, sorry.

[@coldhelios]

I've still got a 2009 27inch iMac that I use as a second display. the heaviest monitor ever but still works really well.

[@richarddcrossley]

@@TonyCarragan-oc9nq it’s called target display mode. You need to use DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort. Turn Mac on and press command and f2 on apple keyboard

[@snepNL]

Its not like it matters how heavy your monitor is.

[@katrinabryce]

You obviously haven't seen my first monitor from the 1990s. The box recommended a two man lift for it.

[@vuhdoo7486]

@@richarddcrossley I wished that this would work with my old imac, which still has snow leopard on it. My Biggest problem is that the onboard graphic chip got burned, while being in sleeping mode. The official repair would have costed around 600€+. As a result i can't really boot into the OS and display anything. The only solution i can think of is to take it apart and connect a display control unit to it.

[@hy007]

@@vuhdoo7486 ah Same problem

[@Vociferous]

You know when Linus says something he’s not capping, I’d better get my vintage windows 90 computer out of the trash.

[@staz3014]

Windows 90? Don't you mean 95 or 98 right?

[@AliceC993]

@@staz3014 Fuck Windows 9x All my homies run Windows 3.0

[@CheapBastard1988]

Hey a 486 is becoming more expensive every day. Nostalgia's a bitch.

[@jb4608s]

"Turn your Outdated Computer into a Montior!". What's a Montior?

[@kevinhaakede]

Hahahaha also saw it

[@ingmar89]

I was asking myself the same thing.

[@electronics-girl]

A montior is something which monties, of course.

[@paulstubbs7678]

@@electronics-girl What, the full monties

[@maxpoweroverdrive]

A monitor is a student in school belonging to a class who is in direct command of that's class teacher.

[@____________________________.x]

I like that Linus is promoting the importance of recycling. I love that he repeatedly calls out Apple and their abusive attempts to crush other people’s efforts to recycle/reuse Apple products.

[@LeBeautiful]

It’s all fun and games until you see a video of a user using Windows 95 to run Valorant and Crysis.

[@eagle7015]

Valorant and crysis are 2 very different games

[@sivansharma5027]

Technically still fun and games :P well maybe not so much fun...

[@jonmcentire]

@great day What is this "uff" word they say I shouldn't say to my parents? Is it like a slur for old people? I don't care about any of the other nonsense, just "uff".

[@SinanAkkoyun]

Good thing it has USB C for old hardware

[@SinanAkkoyun]

@@tim3172 type in "USB C female"

[@nekotom2000]

@@SinanAkkoyun hes being sarcastic lmao

[@hubertnnn]

So you have a dongle, that is not really needed, cause everything is in software. And its using pretty much a technology that Linux had since introduction of x11 in 1987. And it costs a lot. Am I missing something?

[@bobamu]

It's for Apple so it's obligated to be expensive.

[@Virginiafox21]

No, as far as I know you're not missing anything. You can download the app for free from astropad's website and use an ipad as a secondary display with no dongle. It supports both mac and pc, and works like a graphics tablet with an apple pencil. I've been using it for a while. I don't really know what the dongle is for, since apparently there is still a lot of latency as Linus shows.

[@seshpenguin]

To be fair, x11 over the network is really slow and not designed for modern GTK/Qt apps (and fundementally works a lot differently than this, since its rendering using the remote GPU and just streaming video). Wayland doesnt support it at all, but you can probably achieve something similar using PipeWire

[@DoctorWhom]

@@Virginiafox21 The dedicated dongle makes sense if you want to take the laptop/tablet combo and use it elsewhere. Its the sort of niche product that makes sense in its niche, but then the marketers try and sell it as a solution to all problems.

[@Virginiafox21]

Kyle K yeah, I guess if you really want to be wireless. But the app works plugged in too. The only one I saw was having an iPad as the only display for a Mac mini, which seems like it could be cool.

[@wooldvie6v251]

I don't know who needs to hear this but stop saving all your money, invest some of it if you really want financial freedom

[@Joel-dz8ks]

@@William_Wadsworth Dear, this is 2021. People who aren't even trader still make money from the crypto and forex market

[@evelynjulia3458]

I just looked him up on Google, turns out he's registered under the SEC.

[@janejoann2963]

His platform is an international company where he helps people trade and pays them their profit on a weekly basis. It's very beneficial

[@samanthavivian3916]

How can I reach out to him pls.

[@samanthavivian3916]

@@petertaylor8377 Thanks so much, am placing my trade with Mr Oscar Anderson ASAP

[@milkyy4168]

For 130 dollars, I’d rather just get a second display instead of repurposing an old Mac. They have decent resell value too, so unless the gadget’s 50 dollars or less, or it works on broken macs with functional displays, I don’t find this at all useful.

[@darkraft100]

Exactly what I said

[@roguenify]

Except glossy display monitors are hard to find. iMacs are one of the few that still make quality, glossy monitors in a number of sizes.

[@milkyy4168]

@@roguenify I don’t think there’s much of a point having glossy displays, they just reflect sunlight and show how dirty they are much better. If a new mac came out, and had matte or glossy displays as an option, 9/10 would choose the matte display because it’s just better.

[@roguenify]

@@milkyy4168 Glossy displays offer more vibrant colors and picture quality, hence why TVs, tablets, and smartphones are glossy, not matte. In terms of picture/video quality, glossy wins. Sunlight reflection isn't a problem for me based on the lighting in my home, so I don't benefit from a matte display. Matte displays are beneficial for office workers, but less-so for at-home workers.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

@@roguenify Bro how many decades old are your phones, TVs, laptops, PC monitor, etc?

[@dumpsterdawg]

Linus: "Apple makes me so angry sometimes" Apple: "Linus makes us so angry all the time"

[@jybler007]

Apple:sucks

[@martinbernath]

Apple makes linus angry so linus can make us all angry about apple even though most of us have nothing to do with the brand

[@matekovacs2696]

They don't give a hot damn. A trillion dollars just... blinds you.

[@info-load7952]

@@matekovacs2696 they have trillion dollars by making you buy different devices running different OS and Apps with same processor, all designed and artificially limited by same company. If MacBook gets touchscreen, it eats into their Tablet sales and if iPad gets desktop features, then it eats into their laptop sales.

[@Graphics_Card]

You know what Linus isn’t lying about? How almost everyone has an outdated computer.

[@windowsxpprofessional]

I have 13 year old desktop 🤣

[@douglasrichardson1589]

Speak for yourself

[@UndeadFreak]

@@douglasrichardson1589 Douglas Most Definitely has it like that!! believe dat!!!

[@bigshreknotsmallshrek6657]

@@windowsxpprofessional jeez that branded new compared to mine ive had it since 2002

[@farkasambrus5741]

@@bradhaines3142 That i3 is not that bad tho

[@wspak2628]

Spacedesk: i want to introduce myself as free software

[@NekoPavel]

This was literally all I was thinking about this whole video

[@ngwoo]

Yup. My only complaint with spacedesk is that it doesn't support gpu acceleration so you'll need a beefy CPU if you want to do more than browse the web while using it.

[@Catsrules1]

Neat Never heard of it before but I could have some uses for it. How is the lag? Like could you watch a movie or play a game from the secondary device?

[@aabegrasheed7209]

@@Catsrules1 For me its pretty much perfect! I used to run it on a Tab S6 on wifi and it really felt smooth without any drops (my wifi is real stable), you can adjust the framerate from 30 to 60fps, or wired to wireless, colour depth, image quality over performance and much more. It's the easier alternative that supports touch as well! Videos played on the tablet even synced with the audio just fine. If you're going that way wired is recommended but wifi is also usable! Spacedesk is lit

[@RamiKattan]

@@ngwoo i use the spacedesk monitor (my old laptopl to watch videos from KZbin and Plex while browsing on the main monitor, works great

[@DarkStar851]

I'd love to see a comparison with Parsec on Mac/Windows, with their "lower latency" and "suitable for gaming" claims it should be a solid competitor to this product.

[@Microplastic_Therapy]

Yes, your outdated iMac turns into a $10000 wireless display Such upgrade

[@Topside08]

as opposed to throwing it in the trash yes

[@Khaja_966]

Linus: use Luna for old pc Me: use Linux!

[@shapshooter7769]

Apple is typically pita on Mac

[@hubertnnn]

@@shapshooter7769 McWrap, BigBurrito or Fillet-O-Taco?

[@isithatennakoon4284]

Ah so this is the video they filmed before WWDC

[@fuseteam]

"don't junk your old computer" thumbnail: linus holding up a usb me: linux! also me:......there's no way he's referring to linux

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

He did that already.

[@fuseteam]

@@HappyBeezerStudios i know :p

[@longtajr.76]

are we just going to ignore how pricey LTT underwear is

[@dscarmo]

Like apple products

[@Emobullymaguire]

@@dscarmo I dunno man, the M1 MacBooks prices are really compelling for what they offer.

[@SpidermanandJeny]

Yep. I would never buy it.

[@satin227]

reporter: what inspired you to include free software with your OS but limit its functionality to specific hardware? Apple: Hello, I like money.

[@eams1234]

Meanwhile, Linux users using a complete OS and apps installed on their 4gb USBs be like

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Hah, my live stick can boot Linux and Windows, depending on what I need.

[@silverturtle6511]

@@HappyBeezerStudios Ha... Well mine has 50GB of different isos on it ("ventoy" is a nice piece of software for this)... Also sorry for my weird flex.

[@rayyanshaikh5591]

And be able to load the entire operating system on RAM and using it from there

[@jspantonio8807]

We couldn't care less

[@katrinabryce]

@@silverturtle6511 Ventoy didn't work on my Mid-2010 MacBook Pro, but the LMDE iso loaded directly to the USB stick did.

[@SinanAkkoyun]

We all know this would lose half the views when the title would be "mac" instead of computer

[@Pedroebut]

Truee. To be fair it did state it is come for windows and is already available for pre order.

[@maddmugsy]

@@Pedroebut But still requires an iPad and not an Android device.

[@rawdez_]

didn't watch it further and put a thumb down when that became apparent though, also computers in my opinion don't have a screen at all, computers use external monitors. using word 'computers' for laptops is a #lienus tactics. can't care less about apple's walled garden crap, the only thing its actually good for if you aren't a half-brain-dead hipster - Louis Rossmann to repair it or rant about it.

[@jstan5802]

What is a computer? /s

[@maddmugsy]

@@jstan5802 I'll do you one better... Why is a computer?

[@BiigManGage]

I kinda already did, sorry Linus...

[@81wsk45]

Hello This is going to be a checkmark moment

[@birisi7840]

Why?

[@DirenDeez]

No you didn't your bedrock

[@Juan_Duran]

Whats up checkmark

[@akkesm]

should have installed bedrock linux smh (/s don't do that if you've new to linux, get ubuntu, fedora or opensuse)

[@saidneder41]

RIP for the ones that thougth it was going to be linux mint xfce iso on that little pendrive

[@tylerd7801]

I was expecting a new linux tutorial with that title and I am still a little confused after watching the video unless it was supposed to be a joke.

[@Alan_J_T]

I had no idea what he was babbling about was using words not associated with a real Computer

[@lost-prototype]

Linus! You need to start advocating for Linux support with these kinds of things. Please, don't be complicit with the desktop extinction. Help bring what might be our only refuge into common acceptance. Many people put up with awful issues from Windows and macOS. So excluding Linux is a non starter. Please, even if it's at the end, start commenting on how you'd like to see official Linux support for things.

[@Denial06]

this is honestly really cool because as you said it combats the anti consumerist nature of companies nowadays. it’s so exhausting to see more and more features getting taken away from us and us having to accept it so the ability to fight back is great

[@abhimaanmayadam5713]

There is an entire software implementation called spacedesk. No dongle needed

[@MonocleMC]

Pro tip: Don't buy Apple products.

[@smartgorilla]

Damn right!

[@jan-lukas]

Very nice that Linux has an open source alternative to all of this bullshit

[@djp1234]

I just want to use my iMac as a screen for my PC. Why is this so hard to do?

[@willm5032]

You can. There's kits online that come with converter boards. Strip out the iMac, solder the board in, add power source, boom. HDMI monitor. Its a bit of a project but its possible.

[@djp1234]

@@willm5032 that's too much work and I'm not going to tear up my 2020 iMac. There needs to be some kind of software solution with a USB-HDMI dongle.

[@willm5032]

@@djp1234 Oh yeah no way would it be worth it for a 2020 iMac. If you've got some 2011 one lying around then its worth it

[@MightyElemental]

5:28 - only took five and a half minutes for me to realize what this is actually for. idk if that's the video's fault or my own, or even a combination.

[@rodryguezzz]

It looks like they forgot to include an intro where linus explains what that thing does. Probably an editing mistake.

[@coldteeth24]

Video's fault. Horrible script.

[@mskiptr]

>computer redpill >not Linux Please try again

[@LiterallyPolio]

I can't believe Linus is redpilled now

[@chiefdenis]

I was doing this on my windows phone 4 years ago, and currently do this with my android phone on a laptop with broken screen, i didn't even have to drop a single dollar.

[@YannickTG]

"and get this" youtube: this is the perfect time for a... popup ad

[@tarun6101]

Get premium

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

ha.. you dont have.. premium.. haha... hahahahaha

[@BillyNoMates1974]

just install linux on an old Mac pc and have everything up to date

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Should be doable. Switching from Unix to Linux was the original purpose.

[@BillyNoMates1974]

@@HappyBeezerStudios I have done it on the wifes old IMac 27 inch. Runs Elementary OS 6 (Beta) fine

[@Enstrayed]

Only thing is the Macs with the damned T2 chip.

[@C4M-]

A Mac pc!? I need one!

[@BillyNoMates1974]

@@Enstrayed thats right. any Mac from about 2016 onwards could be a pain to install with Linux. not sure if it has been done though

[@dekipantelija]

The macadress dude could've presented that one, would've been a good PR

[@rawdez_]

better yet that should be on a mac address crap channel

[@steveman1982]

@@rawdez_ This!

[@rehmanarshad1848]

There is a windows version of Luna Display coming soon, and I think the main point was to hopefully convince people to stop throwing away perfectly useable hardware for shiny new hardware that creates more unnecessary E-waste. EDIT: Since some people still don't get why Linus hosted this. Because there exists a windows version of Luna display Linus was interested enough to host this product. It's as simple as that. Now the macadress guy previously did a video on a jerry rigged together touch screen macbook, the product can be used for both windows and Mac OS laptops but windows laptop already come with touch screens pre-installed so Linus would just end up roasting apple over that, and the idea isn't all that interesting. Instead he wanted an Apple users perspective on why they don't want a touch screen macbook. Due to changing their productivity flow or other reasons as to why they don't like 2 in 1 laptops. And why they'd rather have a Mac and an iPad separately.

[@dekipantelija]

@@rehmanarshad1848 100% agree. The product was the connector, not the macs. But since the Mac was a good example, the mac guy was a good fit

[@rawdez_]

@@rehmanarshad1848 >a windows version of Luna Display AFAIK still requires iPad, so still is a crap. though Idc enough about Apple-oriented crap to check. if any company's main focus is to make stuff for isheep its basically means that stuff is automatically overpriced and stupid in a way

[@arram3266]

Thank you so much for this video, I have an old Macbook and I was able to put it to good use after this

[@blobbyhatchner4190]

@AR Ram same

[@Mark13376]

I've been using Luna Display since the beginning to use my iPad as a client monitor or for the stylists to work off of on set, and it's freaking AMAZING. Super stable for me, and the range is only limited by your network. Works fantastic on location. Do recommend, have 4 of their adapters.

[@LaskyLabs]

I smiled when you started talking right to repair. Keep on pushing and we'll be there soon.

[@DarkOracleOfDeath]

Good thing they removed that really bad for environment MUST-HAVE accessory for your phone from the box. Thank you for being so environmentally friendly Apple.

[@elicook8680]

This was made obsolete at WWDC with the new continuity.

[@RatchetLive]

Bad thing is only M1 devices support that feature... sadly most new Monterey features are blocked for Intel Macs :(

[@utubekullanicisi]

You mean Continuity or AirPlay to Mac?

[@Fections_Burner]

@@RatchetLive incorrect

[@johnmackay13]

AirPlay to Mac is supported with any computer with a T2 or later.

[@seshpenguin]

@@RatchetLive Intel macs support that feature aswell

[@ThePr0Br0]

Laptop: worth $20 Software asking for $110 LTT is starting to part with the people

[@Piipolinoo]

"Turn your Outdated Computer into a Monitor!" keeps talking about iPads for like the first 5 minutes. This video was a calusterfuck and a had no clue what is actually going on.

[@bluephreakr]

For people who want to use their second machine _but not_ another set of peripherals, and if most of your work is on your server machine, the *free* WiFi option is Barrier. Based on older builds of Synergy, after a little configuration so that all hostnames recognize each other, you can have a KVM that lets you use the same hardware, _everywhere_ so long all devices are on the same network.

[@tsimmersjr]

Fans of the Apple Ecosystem: "Hooray! We now have an overly-complicated/-inefficient/-inconvenient solution to a problem which shouldn't exist in the first place!" Sheep gonna sheep.

[@L2002]

you are the only one who said that

[@youjustlostthegame2028]

I like the little "how long until apple issues a c&d"

[@billb8262]

Yeah my 2015 5K still works fine but is slow. Want to keep using it as a monitor but Apple handicapped it and now I have to throw it away, get a 4K monitor, and replace the machine. I will absolutely NOT buy an Apple monitor….EVER. Their costs are insane. I refuse. Apple makes some great hardware, but intentionally making it more costly than necessary for users and driving them to buy non-Apple products seems insane.

[@ChaitanyaJha]

At 3:17 and later there is Y-Axis without any data. If any axis is without any data then the whole plot is useless, isn't it? like what the upward peaks for "Native", "Sidecar" and "Luna Display" at 3:17 means? of the upward (i.e. Y-Axis) peaks at 3:17, is the difference in terms of 10E6 or 10E-6? if the difference is in terms of 10E-6 then maybe it's not of significance of "normal" CPU+GPU combo, but if the difference is in terms of 10E6 then maybe it is of significance. What I am trying to say here is that you need a reference or a scale for data that you are presenting, otherwise the presented data is useless. I think LTT is "THE BEST CHANNEL FOR TECH" and I am so disappointed that you put an axis without a value to signify it's significance. Please do not make mistakes like these again. I am a huge fan and a subscriber, I rarely comment but I watch almost all of your videos. Please do not forgo basic understanding :)

[@kekkocheng]

just use parsec, It's infinitely better than using a proprietary device.

[@PatrikKron]

Last time I checked, you could only use parsec _from_ Windows. Can you use if for a secondary display? I thought it was just for sharing the current display (at current resolution).

[@crazyperson5222]

I use parsec all the time

[@abhimaanmayadam5713]

Spacedesk also works

[@fritzkier]

Meanwhile I uses Steam Link

[@Catsrules1]

That is for mirroring single display that already exists. For example my PC monitor is showing the samething that is being streamed via parsec to my TV. This is for streaming an secondary monitor so my PC monitor will be showing monitor 1 and tv will be showing monitor 2. Monitor 2 doesn't physically exist on the PC it is connected virtually and streamed over to the TV.

[@jpjapers]

I rewatched the first three minutes three times before i figured out what this thing actually is and that i hadnt actually missed any explanation of what it does. There wasnt much explanation of what the dongle is at all before making comparisons to sidecar which i also didnt know was a thing either.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

A remote control dongle.

[@jpjapers]

@@HappyBeezerStudios now the title has been updated it makes alot more sense

[@Dawn_Breaker]

Wait. Windows has a "Use other computer as a monitor" feature? How have I not heard of this??

[@Andrew-se9be]

It's been there for a while, but as Linus said it is kinda laggy. Works in a pinch but I wouldn't recommend regular use

[@AngryApple]

Its sucks really bad, quality isnt good and its laggy

[@Dawn_Breaker]

@@Andrew-se9be In a pinch can still make it useful. Anyone know what it's called for easier searching?

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

There are also 3rd party tools like onput director, mouse without borders or sharemouse that do the same.

[@endurable_alex8379]

@@mokubakaiba1751 do you use windows?

[@Swampfox10mm]

I'll wait for the $10 Aliexpress copy that just works -- kind of like the $10 HDMI adapter I bought to change my mirrorless camera into a webcam. BTW, I'm already using my old Windows computer to run from an older Samsung Note 9 using DEX. All I need is a USB charging cable with data capability, which cost me all of $3.

[@fvckyoutubescensorshipandt2718]

I don't buy overpriced Apple stuff = nothing to junk. As far as PC, I built one recently that will be good enough for 10 years. After that point it's not worth "breathing new life into it", that's like giving CPR to a 100yo when they should just be left to die in peace. In my 9yo PC half the sata and usb ports no longer work, control chips on the mobo died after about 80,000 hours non-stop = time for the junkpile in Africa.

[@t_y8274]

That first line is definitely getting clipped onto memes lol, linus dropping redpills

[@theralf6454]

For real though I would take the red pill. Curiosity!

[@christianponopp8756]

You can use every tablet/mobile phone with an app as secondary screen very easily... even the touch functions!! only needed thing is that both maschine must be in the same LAN/WLAN

[@SebBurnsRubber]

Linux tech tips

[@arnandegans]

Not to mention Target Disk mode for macs ;) I kinda want that sometimes.

[@karaloca]

If apple really cared about the environment they would allow us to use our old iMacs. But nah, they want us to drop our pants for a £1500 display. Environment my arse, cash speaks doesn’t it Tim.

[@theigpugamer]

The day I felt I should recycle my old core 2 duo and gt 210 This video came out what a timing

[@someonehere4380]

use linux try installing something like manjaro xfce or lubuntu if you wanna go rlly lightweight

[@theigpugamer]

@@someonehere4380 I wanted to try linux but my dad is so used to windows 7 that I haven't given it a shot yet

[@bobamu]

Upgrade to a core 2 quad, and a gt 220.

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

@@theigpugamer Some distros are quite close to Windows in the general feel, going so far to even imitate how parts of the UI are organized. But for an old computer something light is never wrong. And yes, grab a quad core xeon from ebay, throw in a decent gpu and ssd and more ram, and you got something that is still usable today. But might not be worth it, all depends on how much you want to invest.

[@theigpugamer]

@@HappyBeezerStudios yeah that's the point At that price I can easily get a used optiplex level pc with a 4th Gen i5 The only reason I still left it instead of selling it or recycling was that it has a motherboard made by intel and it's super reliable and great so I will need to see out for deals on xeons Put in a new ssd for the os and put another stick of DDR3 and with some Linux magic it should be usable for daily office work and general use

[@Millennialaire]

Apple: "We'll just take care of this thank you, can't have ppl not buying brand new every other year can we."

[@hazmathews]

As soon as the second Linus popped up I got my hopes it was a VAG drop, lol

[@Freakschwimmer]

Same here....

[@BloodyIron]

Yes you can use a monitor on older computers as a secondary screen. Install Ubuntu Linux, use Synergy. BOOM ADDITIONAL MONITOR XOMGGGG WOMP WOMP WOMPPPP

[@GrantSR]

I use SpaceDesk, which is free. Source can be Windows, and, I think, Mac & Linux, Display can be Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and, I think, Linux.

[@n1kmz]

I like how the same product is more expensive for Mac users.

[@raptorswire7212]

dumber people tend to pay more

[@Agamemnon2]

Well this is doing an awful job of even explaining what the hell this device is.

[@dscarmo]

Yeah initially i thought it would somehow work if the other computer is not booted with some weird hack.

[@shutterbugsid1467]

Linus: ~ Just like our Spons-- Me: ➡➡➡ *segway goes boom* *LTT intro starts* Me: *vibing*

[@sobhaks7231]

@Firebuster whats that never heard of it

[@padillaxA]

I've been doing this for so long, even worse I tap out 10sec everytime they mention ltt store through the vid.

[@sobhaks7231]

@Firebuster how do they know that?

[@sobhaks7231]

@Firebuster oh ok thanks

[@aelunyu]

Why aren't we talking about it? I spent basically a day watching my favorite tech KZbinrs but none of them have addressed the hulking issue of chip shortage. They're aware and have mentioned it of course, but this is a once in a generation phenomenon and most of the tech media seems oblivious... Happy to push the products of their agenda, though they know those products will be out of reach in the near future. I work in the supply chain and I know for a fact that anything that is marketed in 2021 well not deliver in time.

[@charlesjmouse]

A good idea but.. ...of course all this can be done in software over a network connection entirely for free - if that's too hard these are really far too expensive for what they are. I'm sure a more sensibly priced alternate will appear on your favourite on-line trading site shortly. PS: Much better if manufacturers included an input for this purpose, you know for the sake of the environment, but where's the profit in that, eh?

[@artofdarkness1]

How does this breathe new life into old computers? I was expecting making old slow computers fast again with some lightweight software

[@kevcreations5861]

* linux enters the chat

[@zurnar1000]

There are plenty of viruses that can help you with that

[@sourabhuwusingh]

That is why I use a ThinkPad. They last forever

[@osumunbro]

for the price of the device youre better off just getting a cheap monitor...

[@Sgtpeterenis]

You're not getting a monitor anywhere NEAR as good as an old iMac 5k for $130. And if you connect this to an older Macbook Pro instead, you'll get a portable, battery powered, high res display with very good colour accuracy for an absolutely killer price - portable screens are bloody expensive.

[@thedamino87]

Why are you still pushing Mac content on your regular channel when you went to all the trouble of creating an Apple channel? I have to admit, this is the first LTT video in a long while I found kind of dry and contradictory. I can't tell if this product is good or bad or just OK...

[@Dtr146]

Why does this exist? People who own iPads but don't use them would just give them to their kids. And nobody is going to use a laptop like this. If you want to access your computer with a wireless display just fucking download A remote software

[@offlinegiggles]

Would love a detailed review from your design/art team vs existing display tablets like Wacom.

[@daniil2815]

Considering its latency this thing is almost unusable for an artist

[@offlinegiggles]

@@daniil2815 Astropad's main market are artists though

[@DigvijayPatil]

750Ti GANG WYA??!

[@jakesteel2423]

It's an interesting dilemma, on one hand you keep old macs from becoming waste, but, on the other hand, now you are running a motherboard, cpu, gpu(potentially), etc to have a monitor. I would be curious to see how much power is being wasted vs having a regular monitor

[@jlkiller008]

Could you guys mabye do a video on current products / projects that try to reimplement Target Display Mode of some sorts ("How to use Xbox Series | PS5 on new iMac" etc.)?

[@geertschaeffer5804]

Had to put my MacBook air from 2013 onto Linux because it got "hardware issues" and because Linux is such a great hardware! fix it suddenly all worked again.

[@ejikenwaeze5979]

5:18 "Only good for productivity and web browsing" lmao it's not like MacBooks are good for anything else

[@ruffleduffle]

Linus: creates Mac channel Also Linus: Posts Mac content to LTT

[@Kori-ko]

Mac Address isn't a mac channel, it's an Apple-centric channel. This is a more technical look at a third party device which doesn't fit in with MA.

[@zaydmahomed3247]

Yes, let me turn my computer into a "Montior"

[@RickMyBalls]

lol it's like something my boomer dad would say.

[@dawnsaju2779]

If you are on Windows 10 then you won a big lottery LOL Use the Software called Space desk it is the best app for second display. It works on Android and IOS as well.

[@toddthreess9624]

Apple is a hardware company. I wish it were surprising that their solution to most limitations is 'buy more, and more expensive, hardware'.

[@niravmandhani2598]

At 0:13 when Linus made that noise, I thought there was a fly buzzing in my ear.

[@lecogti177]

No you didn't.

[@creepierlilly3058]

“Don’t junk your outdated computer” you’re 5 years to late…

[@jaspercushing3470]

What about PC to Mac, because old macs still have great screens but their specs are a bit lackluster

[@charlesjmouse]

Oh, Linus! Stop getting upset with Apple for deliberately hobbling hardware and disabling sensible features! Don't you know you're doing it wrong?

[@covodex516]

"...there's a PC version coming so we're using the Mac version to show you how it would work" sure thats the reason. It's definitely not because noone is watching the dedicated LTT Apple channel and this way it generates more revenue.

[@qzbnyv]

Linus expecting main LTT channel users to remember what “Sherlocked” means, like we all listen to ATP or CGP Grey podcasts.

[@tyjuji]

The definition was literally on screen.