Controlling my PC using a Nexus tablet

[zenpmd]

I understand this is possible on a mac with an ipad, and I had high hopes for chromecast being able to do this, and in fact I think it did, by some third party crack, until google prevented it. But at the moment I have my silent PC plugged into the tv by HDMI and use a wireless keyboard which is buggy and annoying. What I want to be able to do is for my PC to transmit its output basically onto the screen of my nexus so my nexus essentially becomes a touch screen controller for the TV so I can load my media, browse but have it on the big screen, directly mirrored from the Nexus. Is this possible?

[GoNz0]

try teamviewer.

[zenpmd]

try teamviewer.

Funnily enough I use that to log on to my parents computer to solve issues when they arise. However on a tablet that would be very buggy and way too small, the way it renders the remote computer? EDIT, I see there is an app, I will give this a try

[GoNz0]

yes the app

[virtuo]

There's plenty of VNC clients for Android (and lots of free VNC servers for windows/linux). It's an alternative to TeamViewer

If you are using XBMC, there are lots of "remote control" apps for tablets/phones that might do the job for you as well.

[herulach]

It sounds like you don't actually want VNC or similar, just a remote control app. what kind of media player are you using? If you're using XBMC you can get proper remotes, or other stuff just set up a DLNA server and player then control it using skifta or similar.

[Brian224]

I have used VNC free edition server on my PC and bVNC on my Acer Iconia. It works after a fashion, and as it is free there is no harm trying. Don't expect the tablet to keep up with real-time video though (or to display anything at all if you use Media Center full screen).

[badsyntax]

Teamviewer
Microsoft RDP client if you're using specific Windows versions.
VNC Viewer
Splashtop Remote

Try them all for free and see which you prefer the controls for.

[SUMMONER]

If you are sitting in front of the TV anyway, why not try one of the many WiFi mouse apps.

eg: Monect Portable, Remote Mouse or WiFi Mouse

[M O N S 7 A R]

I use mobilemouse aka Air Mouse for what you are asking for

[MaddAussie]

I use unified remote, it basically acts as a wireless keyboard and mouse for your PC as well as having specific remotes for various programs (like VLC ect)

http://www.unifiedremote.com/

[Dooms]

Splashtop is the best I've used but it costs. I use that on my own PC's and Teamviewer to connect to the parents

[machapman]

+1 for Teamviewer