Remote Mouse

Remote Mouse is an application that turns a mobile device into a remote control for a computer. It allows you to control the mouse, keyboard, and other system functions from a smartphone or tablet.

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• Mouse control. The main function of Remote Mouse is to emulate mouse movement on the computer screen. The user can slide their finger across the mobile device screen to move the cursor. Touch gestures simulate left and right clicks.
• Virtual keyboard. Includes a full keyboard that sends characters to the computer. Supports key combinations like Ctrl+C or Alt+Tab. The layout adapts to different languages and keyboard arrangements.
• Media panel. Dedicated controls for managing audio and video playback. Buttons for play/pause, volume, and track navigation are available without needing to switch windows.
• Custom gestures. Assign specific actions to finger movements. For example, a circle can be set to open a particular application or execute a command.
• Presentation mode. Tools for controlling slideshows in PowerPoint or other presentation software. Includes navigation arrows and a visible timer on the mobile device.
• App launcher. Quickly launch programs installed on the computer using icons on the mobile interface. Organized by categories and allows searching.
• Remote shutdown. Options to shut down, restart, or put the computer to sleep directly from the mobile device. Configurable with timers or immediate execution.
• Synchronized clipboard. Text copied on the computer can be pasted on the mobile device and vice versa. Keeps a history of recently copied items.
• WiFi connection. Establishes a wireless link between devices on the same local network. Requires no cables or complex port configuration.
• Security. Authentication via PIN code to prevent unauthorized connections. Transmitted data is encrypted during the session.
• Battery and performance. Displays the computer's battery status on the mobile device. Includes alerts when the level is critical.

Remote Mouse was initially developed in 2011 by remotemouse.net. The first version worked only on iOS and was programmed in Objective-C. Later, support for Android was added with a Java codebase. The Windows client is written in C++, while the macOS version uses Swift. The app has maintained regular updates to add features and support for new operating systems.

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