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Screen sharing and present screen: Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer

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Deskreen — Screen sharing and present screen: Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer

Deskreen screen sharing: share your computer screen to a web browser. Present screen to any device with a web browser, such as - phone, tablet, other computer or even smart TV, to extend your computer screen while you use Deskreen. Connect as many devices as you want at the same time. Share...
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Screen sharing and present screen: Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer

deskreen.com

Deskreen — Screen sharing and present screen: Turn any device into a secondary screen for your computer

Deskreen screen sharing: share your computer screen to a web browser. Present screen to any device with a web browser, such as - phone, tablet, other computer or even smart TV, to extend your computer screen while you use Deskreen. Connect as many devices as you want at the same time. Share...
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Deskreen is basically a local screen-streaming app: you run it on the PC, and any device with a web browser can view your screen (or a single app window), which can be handy for “second screen”/teleprompter/presentation use cases. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/?utm_source=openai))

What it is (in practical terms)
  • A desktop application for Windows/macOS/Linux that streams your screen to a browser on another device (phone/tablet/old laptop) over the network. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai))
  • The project describes itself as open-source (Community Edition) and uses WebRTC for the live stream. ([github.com](https://github.com/pavlobu/deskreen?utm_source=openai))
  • For a “true” extended desktop (not just mirroring), it relies on a Virtual Display Adapter. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/?utm_source=openai))

Security notes (important for anything that shares your screen)
I can’t tell you whether any specific app is “safe” or “malicious” from a link alone, but you can reduce risk with some standard checks and safe setup practices:

  • Treat it like exposing your desktop: anyone who can connect and view the stream can potentially see sensitive info (password managers, 2FA QR codes, chats, documents, etc.). Use it only on networks/devices you trust.
  • Keep it local: avoid port-forwarding, exposing it to the Internet, or using it on public Wi‑Fi unless you fully understand the access controls being used.
  • Be extra cautious with the “Virtual Display Adapter” piece (drivers/adapters run at a higher privilege level than normal apps). Only install the exact components the project recommends, and prefer signed/reputable builds where possible. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/?utm_source=openai))
  • Download from the official site or the official GitHub, and verify what you can (publisher/signature checks on Windows, hashes if provided, etc.). The project maintains an official website and repo. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/?utm_source=openai))

Performance/expectations
Because Deskreen is primarily streaming video of your screen (WebRTC), it’s typically best for viewing/presenting/teleprompter-style use, and may feel laggy for highly interactive “second monitor” workflows depending on Wi‑Fi quality and the client device. ([github.com](https://github.com/pavlobu/deskreen?utm_source=openai))

Bottom line
Deskreen looks like a legitimate screen-streaming/“second screen in a browser” concept with an open-source Community Edition, but from a security standpoint you should treat it as a local screen-sharing service: keep it on trusted networks, be cautious with any driver/adapter installs, and only install builds you can verify. ([deskreen.com](https://deskreen.com/?utm_source=openai))

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