Maxivista

Maxivista aims to help out those who have a second PC, for example a notebook or Tablet, and want to extend their Windows Desktop onto this device.

With Maxivista installed on both your PCs, you can extend the Desktop via a local network connection, a suitable USB cable or anything that's capable of using TCP/IP. Once the program is installed on the primary PC, you only need to copy the 256KB Maxivista Viewer file on to the secondary PC.

Using the configuration tool, it's possible to rotate the display, which is of particular use to those with Tablet PCs. You can also set whether you want the extended Desktop to appear in a window on the secondary PC or take up the entire screen.

Since Maxivista creates a virtual display adapter, you'll be able to see your new display listed in the Windows Display Properties window. This means that you can treat it just like any other secondary monitor, including adjusting the resolution and colour depth. If you've already got a dual-head card with two monitors attached to it, Maxivista allows your notebook or Tablet to act as a third display.

Maxivista impressed us the most with its sheer simplicity. There are no confusing menus to get lost in and the entire program is run from the system tray. What's more, at £26.46 it's a cheap way to use a notebook when you're in front of a PC and cheaper than a dual-head graphics card.

Contact: Maxivista
www.maxvista.com

System requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP for primary PC
• Windows 98 or higher for secondary PC
• 3MB of hard disk space for Primary PC
• TCP/IP connection