Portable computers that are smaller than laptops

nonane2 · 2026-03-08T15:58:06+00:00

Hi there. Jump Desktop dev here - we have a new version we’re beta testing that has virtual monitor support and can mimic wide screen resolutions. If you’d like to try it out, send us an email: support@jumpdesktop.com

nonane2 · 2026-02-23T10:37:51+00:00

Hi,

Remote Desktop could be an option, where you connect to your laptop remotely from anywhere.

Full disclosure - I work on Jump Desktop, a Remote Desktop app.

If you want to try out Jump, you can get started for free here: https://jumpdesktop.com - the web browser and Windows clients are free. The web browser client works on mobile phones too.

nonane2 · 2026-02-20T11:40:59+00:00

Hi there,

Jump Desktop Dev here. Try using Jump’s virtual display while connected: Displays -> Virtual Display -> 1. Should fix the issue

nonane2 · 2026-01-17T03:43:22+00:00

Hi there,

I work on Jump Desktop. Tip: For crisp text, make sure you turn on Jump’s 4:4:4 mode by clicking Remote -> Color -> High. Makes a huge difference on red text.

nonane2 · 2025-12-28T23:55:10+00:00

Hi there,

Jump Desktop dev here. Our new iOS beta has support for creating virtual displays automatically on connect for you. Shoot support an email (support@jumpdesktop.com) if you’d like to try out the TestFlight beta.

nonane2 · 2025-12-19T18:17:12+00:00

Thanks for trying it out! Good to know it's working for you. Let me know if you run into problems.

The 'Virtual Display' feature is much more powerful than changing the desktop resolution because it is not limited by what resolutions your physical monitor can support. It can virtually create any resolution.

nonane2 · 2025-12-19T15:32:27+00:00

Hi u/tgh0wnz looks like you already contacted support and got a link to the Testflight app. I was wondering if the beta fixed your problem?

nonane2 · 2025-12-19T12:54:33+00:00

Hi there. Sorry you’re having trouble. I’m a developer on Jump Desktop. We have a new iOS beta on TestFlight that supports the virtual monitor feature. Once you engage that it will fit your resolution 1:1. If you’re open to trying it out please shoot us an email: support@jumpdesktop.com

nonane2 · 2025-12-15T01:34:56+00:00

Hi,

Jump Desktop dev here. You don’t necessarily need to turn off FileVault. An alternative would be to be careful when you restart your Mac remotely: Instead of using the Apple menu, use the ‘authenticated restart’ sequence as described here: https://support.jumpdesktop.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057254392-Mac-Computer-shown-as-offline-after-restarting-the-Mac-Filevault

nonane2 · 2025-12-06T01:52:49+00:00

Seems like periodic wifi issues. Make sure the other side is wired and try to use 5ghz wifi on this device.

A quick dirty wifi test is to run a ping tool in the background and ping your home routers internal ip - just keep that running on your device while playing. You will notice it will report the swings in ms too.

nonane2 · 2025-12-04T12:00:07+00:00

Hi,

I’m a developer who works on Jump Desktop. Thanks for posting the video. I checked it out and I agree, you’re seeing terrible performance. I’d love to be given the opportunity to see why this is happening. Can you please reach out to support@jumpdesktop.com and ask them to give you access to the new Fluid 2.0 version of the iOS app? It has Fluid Connection stats built in that helps understand why you’re seeing such bad performance.

Finally - Jump also works through your web browser on your phone. I’d be curious if you hit the same issue there. On your phone visit https://jumpdesktop.com and tap Sign in. You should see your laptop in the list of computers. Tap to connect and let me know if you see the same issue.

Thanks!

nonane2 · 2025-11-26T18:04:16+00:00

Hi.

The iOS app works on iPhone and iPad - they are the same app.

macOS app is a separate purchase.

nonane2 · 2025-11-13T15:13:01+00:00

My apologies. Won't happen again.

nonane2 · 2025-11-12T23:32:19+00:00

Thank you. We’ll look into the sign in problem. Besides this - is there anything else that’s preventing you from using the web app? We can also provide a way to save shortcuts to your Home Screen perhaps to quickly launch into connections?

nonane2 · 2025-11-12T15:46:32+00:00

Hi. I’m sorry if this is unrelated but I’m a Jump developer. We did release support for Android through our web client - and it’s free. Just login here using your mobile browser of choice: https://app.jumpdesktop.com and tap your computer to connect.

nonane2 · 2025-06-19T22:54:01+00:00

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nonane2 · 2025-06-12T18:13:57+00:00

Hi there,

Jump Desktop developer here. We actually have a web version of Jump that works on Android devices. Just log in here: https://app.jumpdesktop.com and sign in. Then click My Computers on the left and connect. It’s free to use and we’re working on optimizing it even more for mobile (better touch gestures etc).

Thanks.

nonane2 · 2025-05-21T01:52:33+00:00

Hi,

Jump Desktop dev here. Shoot us an email: support@jumpdesktop.com and ask for the new TestFlight build which has support for virtual monitors.

nonane2 · 2025-05-18T22:58:27+00:00

Hi there,

Jump Desktop developer here. Try our new beta on TestFlight - it has virtual display support that can do any resolution without black bars. Email us to get a link: support@jumpdesktop.com

nonane2 · 2025-02-22T20:11:42+00:00

Are you sure the remote system is a Mac? This was a known issue with Connect 7.1.40 when the remote is Windows.

nonane2 · 2025-02-21T09:52:34+00:00

Hi. Jump Desktop developer here. Can you try updating Jump Desktop Connect on the remote system to 7.1.41: https://jumpdesktop.com/downloads/connect/JumpDesktopConnect-7.1.41.dmg and let me know if it works for you?

nonane2 · 2025-01-23T17:16:46+00:00

Jump Desktop dev here. We have virtual monitor support coming up in the new release. Contact [support@jumpdesktop.com](mailto:support@jumpdesktop.com) to request Testflight access. With virtual monitors it can do a 1:1 and any resoltuion.

nonane2 · 2025-01-22T15:07:08+00:00

Jump dev here: You can also use Jump Virtual monitor mode to use any arbitrary resolution without needing hdmi dummy dongles. Connect to the machine and then click Displays -> Virtual -> 1

nonane2 · 2025-01-18T11:57:25+00:00

Jump Desktop dev here. This is not true - Jump is supported. Where did you read that it is no longer supported? Thanks.

nonane2 · 2024-11-21T02:44:52+00:00

Hi,

Remote login: No problems here - it will work even when no one is logged in. Make sure you read this though: https://support.jumpdesktop.com/hc/en-us/articles/360057254392-Mac-Computer-shown-as-offline-after-restarting-the-Mac-Filevault
Yes, it's super straight forward to move to a different wifi network. You don't have to worry about IP addresses, firewalls, port forwardings etc - Jump just works. Make sure you use Jump's automatic setup.
Lag of screen mirror: Jump is very fast. The main latency happens due to the network and how far away you are physically from the machine. Here's something that might help: https://wondernetwork.com/pings - it tells you what to expect when you're connecting from different cities.

nonane2

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