How to Screen Share on Windows 10?

Screen sharing on Windows 10 can mean different things depending on whether you want to display your screen on another device wirelessly, allow another device to display its screen on your Windows 10 PC, or share your screen remotely or within an application. Here's how to approach these common scenarios.

Sharing Your Screen Wirelessly (Projecting From Windows 10)

One common way to screen share is to project your Windows 10 display wirelessly to a compatible TV, monitor, or projector using technologies like Miracast.

To do this, follow these general steps:

1. Ensure Compatibility: Both your Windows 10 PC and the receiving device must support Miracast or similar wireless display technologies.
2. Open the Action Center: Click the Action Center icon on your taskbar (it looks like a speech bubble) or press Windows key + A.
3. Click Connect: In the Action Center, click the Connect quick action button. If you don't see it, you might need to click "Expand."
4. Select the receiving device: Windows 10 will scan for nearby wireless displays. Select the name of the device you want to project to from the list. You might be prompted to enter a PIN or confirm the connection on the receiving device.
5. Choose your display mode: Once connected, you can typically choose how you want to project:
   • Duplicate: Show the same content on both screens.
   • Extend: Use the second display as an extension of your desktop space.
   • Second screen only: Only show content on the external display.
   • PC screen only: Turn off the external display.
6. Toggle Allow input: As mentioned in the reference, if you are connecting to a device that supports input control (like a Windows PC configured as a wireless display), you might see an option to Allow input from that device. Toggle this to on if you want to let the receiving device control your PC with its keyboard and mouse. Note: This specific step is less common when projecting to a standard TV or projector but applies when connecting to another PC set up as a receiver.

• To disconnect: Open the Action Center, click Connect, and click Disconnect under the name of the connected device.

Using Your Windows 10 PC as a Wireless Display (Receiving a Connection)

Windows 10 also has the capability to receive a wireless display connection from another device (like a phone, tablet, or another PC). This essentially turns your PC's screen into a wireless monitor for another device, aligning with the concept suggested by the reference title.

To set this up:

1. Install the "Wireless Display" feature: This is an optional feature you need to add in Windows 10 settings.
   • Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
   • Click Optional features.
   • Click Add a feature.
   • Find and select Wireless Display in the list and click Install.
2. Launch the Connect app: Once installed, you can find the "Connect" app in your Start Menu. Launching this app makes your PC discoverable as a wireless display.
3. Project from the other device: From the source device (the phone, tablet, or PC you want to project from), use its screen sharing or cast feature (often found in settings or quick menus, e.g., "Cast," "Screen Mirroring," "Project") and select your Windows 10 PC from the list of available devices.

• Practical Insight: This is useful for easily displaying a phone's screen on your larger PC monitor for presentations or viewing media without cables.

Screen Sharing via Applications (Remote or Collaborative)

For remote access, collaboration, or online meetings, screen sharing is typically done through specific software applications.

Common methods include:

• Windows Remote Desktop: Built into Windows Pro and Enterprise editions, allowing you to connect to another Windows PC and see/control its screen remotely.
• Third-Party Remote Access Software: Applications like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, etc., offer robust features for remote control and screen sharing.
• Meeting Software: Platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, etc., include integrated screen sharing features designed for presentations and collaboration during calls or meetings. You typically join a meeting and select an option to "Share Screen," choosing to share your entire desktop or a specific application window.

Each application will have its own interface and steps for initiating screen sharing, but the core idea is broadcasting your screen content to participants or a remote viewer.

In summary, Windows 10 offers built-in options for both projecting your screen from the PC and using the PC as a wireless display receiver, in addition to the application-based methods for remote or meeting-specific screen sharing. The method you choose depends on your goal and the equipment available.