How can I use my Macbook as a remote keyboard for my iMac.

[Plazmotech]

Hi, I'm have this setup in my room, where my iMac is on my table, and I'm in bed with my Macbook. I often want to control my remote control my iMac, but I don't need the whole screen. That just lags and is useless, as I often watch movies. Also, I can see the screen perfectly. It is a waist of resources. Can I simply use my Macbook's keyboard and mouse to control my iMac? Thanks

[justperry]

Originally Posted by Plazmotech

Hi, I'm have this setup in my room, where my iMac is on my table, and I'm in bed with my Macbook. I often want to control my remote control my iMac, but I don't need the whole screen. That just lags and is useless, as I often watch movies. Also, I can see the screen perfectly. It is a waist of resources. Can I simply use my Macbook's keyboard and mouse to control my iMac? Thanks

Probably not, if you use your Macbook's keyboard the input goes to the Macbook as well as the imac, I think the only way is to use remote desktop.

[ShinyDren]

Depending on what your needs are, and if you have an iOS device available, there might be other options available.

I've done some basic interactions using the app HippoRemote LITE.

[justperry]

Originally Posted by ShinyDren

Depending on what your needs are, and if you have an iOS device available, there might be other options available.

I've done some basic interactions using the app HippoRemote LITE.

Thanks for that tip man, I have a AppleTV 1 with OS X and sometimes can not connect with ARD.

[Plazmotech]

Originally Posted by ShinyDren

Depending on what your needs are, and if you have an iOS device available, there might be other options available.

I've done some basic interactions using the app HippoRemote LITE.

Dude, thanks! Yes, I do have an iPhone 4. That will work SPLENDIDLY! Thanks