Streaming on a home PC with dual-boot setup (barebones version)
Streaming on a home PC with dual-boot setup (barebones version)
You're dealing with a setup where your gaming PC runs Windows and your productivity OS runs on macOS. You want to stream games from your Windows machine to your Mac without switching between them manually. The challenge is ensuring seamless remote control of your main PC when you switch it off or log into macOS.
There are a few approaches you could consider:
- **Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP):** If your Windows PC supports RDP, you can connect to it from your Mac and control it as if it were local.
- **Virtual Machines:** Run your Windows PC as a virtual machine on your Mac. This allows you to switch between the two environments easily.
- **Network Sharing:** Share your Windows PC’s screen or files via network settings so you can access it from your Mac.
- **Automation Tools:** Use tools like AutoHotkey or PowerShell scripts to automate switching and control both systems.
If you need a quick fix, setting up a remote desktop connection might be the most practical solution right now. Let me know if you'd like more details on any of these options!
Remember, the system requires at least a 500GB storage device for installing Steam OS.
Use Wake On LAN to power on the computer that's not running. Free tools and smartphone apps can handle this... Likely to be added to Steam soon. On OS X, you can set up automation through an SSH script and trigger a remote shutdown or reboot (scripts exist to boot into Windows from OS X).