I turned my old Android phone into a Windows 11 touchpad, and my desk setup finally makes sense
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Old Android phones can be repurposed as wireless touchpads for Windows 11 using apps like KDE Connect, Remote Mouse, or Unified Remote. The setup requires installing desktop software on Windows and the companion app on Android, with both devices on the same Wi-Fi network. KDE Connect is highlighted as the most feature-rich free and open-source option, offering keyboard input, gesture controls, media control, file management, and even CLI access. This approach provides an affordable way to add a secondary controller without buying extra peripherals.
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