Streaming PC desktop to DLNA TV

[technolog]

Cross-posted from blonde for all the APAT geeks; don"t let me down:

Jaxie have a Samsung UE46ES7000 DLNA TV.

By right-clicking on (for instance) an avi video file in an explorer window on the lappie and clicking "Play to", we can stream video to the telly using Windows Media Player as a server (apparently). This is a good thing. But, we want more!

We"d like to be able to stream the PC"s live desktop and in particular video streams embedded in browsers (as opposed to already downloaded files). It seems that such a thing may be possible. There are a couple of programs called VLC (a media player/server) and TVersity which, when used in tandem appear to be able to achieve what we"re after. However, reading various forums etc. it all seems a bit "flaky" and there"s no clear, step-by-step method that I can find.

I wondered if anyone was doing this successfully already using the above or some other method and might be able to offer advice and insights to help us avoid some of the pitfalls. Otherwise it seems I"ll be hitting the forums and doing a lot of hair-pulling-out.

We"re using Windows 7 Home Premium.

[fandango]

Just read this Jack, I have no idea on anything remotely technical an utter technophobe!! But am very interested if you do find out how you can stream wireless from laptop to tv as I have just this last week treated my self to the new..

SAMSUNG UE55ES8000
55" SMART 3D LED

Amazing tv, but I"m sure I"m not using it to its full potential always liked the idea of perhaps using tv as monitor whilst playing etc let me know if you find out  

[pables]

Just read this Jack, I have no idea on anything remotely technical an utter technophobe!! But am very interested if you do find out how you can stream wireless from laptop to tv as I have just this last week treated my self to the new..

SAMSUNG UE55ES8000
55" SMART 3D LED

Amazing tv, but I"m sure I"m not using it to its full potential always liked the idea of perhaps using tv as monitor whilst playing etc let me know if you find out  

blatant "I am the European Champion with a few bob to spare post"

[fandango]

Just read this Jack, I have no idea on anything remotely technical an utter technophobe!! But am very interested if you do find out how you can stream wireless from laptop to tv as I have just this last week treated my self to the new..

SAMSUNG UE55ES8000
55" SMART 3D LED

Amazing tv, but I"m sure I"m not using it to its full potential always liked the idea of perhaps using tv as monitor whilst playing etc let me know if you find out  

blatant "I am the European Champion with a few bob to spare post"

Chuckle   well I did spoil Emma first Ian, thought I would spoil myself a tad.. Skint again sigh! But I do have a shiny medal and shiny new TV to show for it

[fandango]

Hi Jack,

Dunno if this is the kind of thing you was looking for?



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASUS-WAVI-2-Way-Wireless-USB-Full-HD-Streaming-PC-TV-/180719651643?_trksid=e17000.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D6%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2087742664725723771&_qi=RTM756412

Was thinking with a wireless mouse connected to the pc/lappy would be good for playing poker?

[technolog]

I"m after a purely software solution Carl. Everything"s already connected, it"s just getting the stream created and delivered to the telly. It"s looking like my 4 year old lappie might not be man enough to do everything quick enough for this to be possible though.

[vulcan107]

I am using TVMOBiLi on my mac to stream to my Samsung TV, although can only stream movies, pictures etc that are already on my MAC.  I am messing about with it today to see if you can stream live so will keep you updated

[technolog]

Cheers. I reckon I now know how to do it, I"m waiting for a lappie with more horsepower.

[technolog]