How to Stream Video from Your Remote Computer to Your Iphone
The capability of the new Iphone is amazing. It is now possible to leave a lot of your media at home on your computer and stream it to your Iphone when you are traveling. This frees up space on the Iphone for other functions and applications, but gives you access to files and entertainment on your home pc. It's so easy now to stream video from your remote computer to your Iphone or smart phone. You can also stream video and music content to your internet enabled mobile phone, laptop, PDA or Mac.
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Instructions
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DOWNLOAD one of the available software applications onto your pc that stream video, podcasts or pictures from your computer to a web server. You can then log onto the website with your Iphone or smart phone. You'll have to have broadband to stream files and an internet enabled phone.
One award winning and popular software application is Orb 2.0. You can download the software at the link below in the resources section. The application and web site MyCast are free to use.
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INSTALL the Orb application on your pc. You'll have to give it access to the folders and files you want to be streamed to your Iphone. A setup wizard will guide you through the process.
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CREATE a login Id and password at Orb's website MyCast.
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LEAVE your pc on and running when you are away from home. Log into the MyCast Orb webiste on your smart phone or internet enabled PDA and choose the media to stream to your pc. You can listen to podcasts, watch movies, listen to your music or just read through documents.
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Tips & Warnings
System Requirements for Orb are listed in their FAQ.
Orb works with Xbox 360
The files transmitted are secure with 128-bit encryption
On the Iphone, transmission rates are often faster with a Wi-Fi connection when it is available
See the ORB FAQ for system requirements
Depending on processor speeds and the broadband throughput, there may be some buffering while watching a movie. Test it first before leaving on a long trip.
Resources
- Photo Credit apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/
