60% of workers in Europe use the computer to work according to Eurofonds, although there are many others who also use it for gaming. If you want to achieve great performance in both are as, it is necessary to make considerable expenditure. Now, however, there are other alternatives available on the market with which you can use a computer without having to buy it and, even more revolutionary, completely remote.
In EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre we tested Shadow, a service with which you can use a complete and powerful PC, but which works in the cloud. This means that you only need an internet connection and a smartphone to play part of a video game, work, study and all the uses you want to give it. All with an operation that surprises with its fluidity.
It’s a company whose servers are in Europe and strictly comply with EU legislation. They have several solutions, and the cheapest is priced at 29 dollars. They are designed for private users as well as for large and small companies or for freelancers who need a powerful computer, and all of them can be accessed from an Android mobile or tablet.
you just need internet
The service offered by Shadow differs from platforms like GeForce NOW or Xbox Cloud Gaming in that it can control an entire PC. This gives it many dimensions, since it can be used by people looking to play games, but also by people who need a computer to work on heavy tasks, such as video editing or managing large databases. Purchasing a properly functioning model involves a significant expense, and With this service, the initial investment is minimal.
The fact that it can be controlled from your mobile makes it even more versatile. It is comp atible with peripherals that connect to the device, such as a keyboard, mouse, or even an Xbox or PlayStation controller. Shadow will automatically recognize it and can be used on the computer in the cloud. Its storage is permanent, so files can be backed up at any time, and the next time the platform is open, they will be there.
You can access all functions of the PC you control
The free Android
There are settings to change the type of touch controls, screen layout, sound, even network, as it is possible to assign a custom amount of bandwidth. Run in the cloud, It is essential to have a good internet connection
In a home, with a 5 GHz WiFi connection and a download speed of around 300 Mbps the results were very good in terms of fluidity, even while playing. However, with a 4G connection with a download speed of around 5 Mbps, it was not possible to connect properly.
play, work and more
In the tests that we have carried out from EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre con Shadow, we have connected the mobile to a Bluetooth controller and to a display using an HDMI cable, and the experience during the game tests has been very good. State-of-the-art – and quite demanding – titles such as The last of us o Star Jedi Wars: Survivors They worked perfectly both on a 4K TV and on the Full HD+ screen of the mobileand with the graphics settings at maximum.
There are some very interesting options to play, such as the ability to display a virtual controller on the mobile screen to use touch controls. It is not recommended, but it can be used for specific occasions. Graphics performance depends on the type of subscription, but the experience testing next-gen games from the smartphone has been very good.
Play The Last of Us on mobile via Shadow
The free Android
On the other hand, it can also offer a lot in terms of employment. By combining Shadow with peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard, it is possible access all the possibilities of Windows. Editing videos or accessing large databases or spreadsheets becomes much easier and more comfortable than if you were trying to do it from an Android app.
The size of the mobile screen may limit the experience, but if used from a tablet or if the mobile is connected to a screen, It’s like having a conventional computer. Thanks to a USB HUB and the Bluetooth connection of the smartphone, several accessories can be connected at the same time.
In short, it is a service that allows you to control a computer remotely with suitable options to be able to access all the commands from your mobile. This makes usable from anywhere and with great fluidity, although it is true that its latency depends on a good Internet connection. It can be a great alternative for those who need a computer for work or play and want to be able to access it from their mobile whenever they want.
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