MouseServer

MouseServer is a lightweight utility designed to help you transform your mouse into a mouse, keyboard or gaming device. As you probably guessed, you need to have the equivalent mobile app for iOS or Android installed on the phone in order to establish the connection between your smartphone and the computer.

Following a quick and uneventful installation, you can access the program from the System Tray. The app does not come with an interface per se, but rather you can access the preferences to setup the connection to your smartphone or tablet, as the tool is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.

The Preferences also displays the IP address of your computer along with a unique password, credentials that you need to use when attempting to connection from the mobile application. In case you are using iOS, the app enables you to use your Cloud ID for this purpose.

The idea behind the tool is to provide a new way to manage your computer, such as a device that can simulate mouse clicks and touchpad gestures for instance. Consequentially, you can manage your streaming services without having to be in front of the computer. The other noteworthy functions including using it as a real QWERTY keyboard with full hotkeys supports, voice to text, game control or joystick, remote desktop and media player controler.

MouseServer can a great utility to have when you have guests over and want to set the ambiance, but do not want to spend all your time in front of the computer. In a way, the tool can be considered as a remote control for your computer, as you can use it for a wide variety of purposes, such as playing music, remote utility, a convenient input device or a full screen keyboard.