Phone Remote Control
This set of software does just what it says: it turns your mobile phone into a remote control for your PC using a Bluetooth link. Why would you want to do this? Well it is very easy to setup and it can save you carrying around
another electronic device.
It doesn’t have an elegant interface but at a little over ten US dollars it is a lot cheaper than buying a remote control device for your PC. It brings up a list of applications that you can launch and an option to take control of the mouse.
You can use Bluetooth Remote Control for free but it will reset itself after 30 clicks.
The interface brings up a list of things you can do through the remote control.
WHO WOULD USE IT?
This is a very useful piece of software for anybody who ever needs to control a PC remotely. You can use it to run a PowerPoint presentation or to control iTunes while it is playing your music.
Using the mouse remote brings up an image of part of the screen.
WALK THROUGH
You will need a PC and phone that both have Bluetooth. The next step is to download the software onto your computer. When you have downloaded the package, install it on your PC and then copy the jar file to your phone and install it. You will have to run the software on both devices at the same time to take control of the PC from your phone. The software will prompt you with what to do to make the connection.
This menu list what you can do with Windows.
Features
Remotely launch applications.
Remotely control an application.
Remotely control a mouse pointer.
Change the volume on your PC or close Windows.
Publisher's site
http://www.blueshareware.com/
Pros
This is simple to set up and use.
Cons
Bluetooth Remote Control interface is basic.
Using the mouse you will need to see the PC’s screen as the application image on the phone is small.
Verdict
This is a cheap and convenient way to get remote control for your PC.