It promised a laptop-free workflow, but three overlooked limitations quickly turned my ambitious setup into a frustrating compromise.

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The latest One UI 8 release makes it possible to use Samsung DeX on PCs again, though you’ll need a third-party tool called scrcpy to do so. Samsung previously discontinued its “DeX for PC” ...

Samsung’s DeX software allows you to connect supported phones and tablets to an external monitor or TV and use your mobile device like a desktop computer. A few years ago Samsung also added support ...

Samsung’s DeX mode is available on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, making it the first of Samsung’s compact folding phones to come with the interesting desktop mode. I’ve given it a try to see how well it works, ...

First, we need to reboot every device involved in this connection. Be it your mobile, TV, and/or PC. After restarting the devices, check if the issue is resolved. If the issue is not resolved, detach ...

If you own a Samsung phone from the last few years, or plan to get a new one before returning to school or college, the question of whether Samsung’s DeX productivity feature could replace a tablet or ...

Something to look forward to: It's been a few years since Samsung first revealed its DeX system alongside the Galaxy S8, and while some owners benefit from using their smartphones to create a desktop ...

Samsung could be planning a redesign to its desktop mode, revealed in leaks coming from the One UI 8 beta. The shift in design could be to accommodate changes in Android 16’s own desktop mode. Samsung ...

Samsung DeX has undergone a noteworthy update, bringing widget support to its platform. This enhancement significantly improves its functionality and customization capabilities, aligning it with the ...

Technology is great when it works, but nothing is more frustrating than when a piece of tech we rely on stops working. I’ve had a bad time of that lately, with my original Pixelbook completely dying ...

After months of anticipation, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8+ yesterday. Alongside the new products, it launched DeX, short for “desktop experience.” The optional companion service for the ...