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How I turned a retired Android phone into a always-on network monitor for my home lab

Stop switching terminal windows and use an old phone as a dedicated system monitor instead.

Turn an Android Phone Into a Desktop PC: What Actually Works

A modded Nubia Z70 Ultra can run The Witcher 3, but supported Android desktop modes such as Samsung DeX are the realistic ...
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I turned my Android tablet into a second monitor — and I can't go back

I have been using a dual-monitor setup for almost a year now, and I am completely spoiled by it. Once you get used to having two screens side by side, the workflow feels incredibly seamless. Now, ...
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Turn Your Android Tablet Into A Portable Monitor With This Simple USB Trick

An old tablet working as a Windows 10 monitor via the SuperDisplay app - Google Play Store / SuperDisplay The more screen space you have when using a computer, the more your productivity can increase, ...
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I don't care about Android's desktop mode until apps use the whole screen

After years of development and teasing, Google rolled out an impressive new Desktop Mode with the March 2026 Feature Drop. When connected to an external display, it turns your phone or tablet into ...