How to project content to the screen in meetings

From HDMI cable to wireless

The easiest and most cost-effective method of bringing content to the screen in a meeting room is the good old HDMI cable. If you're using equipment without an HDMI connection, you'll need an HDMI adapter on top. Don't want cables? If so, Miracast, AirPlay and other technologies are the way to go. The currently most universal method for wireless transmission of the picture and sound is called Miracast. The reason for this is the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global consortium of companies that has defined Miracast as the standard protocol. Today, the majority of laptops, tablets, smartphones and TVs are equipped with Miracast. This means these devices can mirror content to each other without the need for additional hardware and software. If the screen in your meeting room isn't equipped with Miracast, you can use a wireless adapter based on the Miracast protocol. It can be easily hidden behind the screen and makes it Miracast-capable. The solution via wireless adapter is also often faster than activating the often hidden native Miracast function of your screen. Since Miracast creates a closed Wi-Fi connection between the devices and also works offline, anyone outside the company can share content without any problem.

Wireless transmitter

Apple devices aren't compatible with Miracast. Apple has decided not to use the protocol recommended by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Instead, Apple relies on its own AirPlay standard. In a business environment with both Windows-based and iOS- or MacOS-based end devices, it makes sense to use a wireless transmitter presentation system. Unlike Miracast technology, these presentation systems require an internet connection and additional software on the end devices. These requirements have an advantage that is highly relevant for some of our business customers: shared content is protected better and can't usually be tapped by unauthorised people. In addition, the camera and speakers can be wired to the presentation system in a way that eliminates the need to connect these devices separately before each meeting. As a result, you save time and hassle. Here are our B2B bestsellers from the range of wireless transmitters:

BYOD versus mini PC

All options we've discussed so far are based on the BYOD approach. BYOD is the abbreviation for «Bring Your Own Device», i.e. taking your own laptop, tablet or smartphone to a meeting. Although mobile devices are becoming more and more popular, desktop PCs and workstations still have their place in our everyday work environments. For performance reasons, our engineers at Digitec Galaxus AG work with devices that aren't designed for mobile use. As they also have meetings from time to time, we've installed a mini PC in every meeting room. Mini PCs, which are usually hidden behind the monitor and are started and controlled via Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, our company network can be accessed easily and quickly. Here are three mini PCs that are particularly popular with our business customers as well as an interesting article on the use of mini PCs when working from home.

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  Guide

  Mini PCs: they're small and compact, but what are they worth?

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