How to Set Up a Remote Mouse for PC Windows 10

Are you looking for a way to control your PC from another location using a remote mouse? If so, this article will guide you through the process of setting up a remote mouse for your PC running Windows 10.

To start, you'll need to set up the PC you want to connect to. To do this, follow these steps:

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type 'Remote Desktop Connection' and select Remote Desktop Connection.

2. Make note of the name of this PC under PC name.

3. Under System, select Remote Desktop and set Remote Desktop to On. Then, select Confirm.

Next, you'll need to ensure that your mouse is configured to allow remote connections. To do this:

1. Open Device Manager by searching for it in the start menu.

2. Expand the 'Mice and other pointing devices' section, right-click on your mouse, and select Properties.

3. In the properties window, navigate to the 'Power Management' tab and select the checkbox 'Allow this device to wake the computer.' Click on the 'Ok' button to save changes.

Once you've set up your PC and configured your mouse, you'll be able to wake it from sleep using the remote mouse. To do this:

1. Open Remote Desktop Connection on your local Windows PC.

2. Type in the name of the PC you set up earlier under PC name.

3. Select Start and open Settings.

4. Under System, select About and look for Edition.

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Additionally, you can also wake your PC from sleep using the keyboard. To do this:

1. Open Device Manager by searching for it in the start menu.

2. Expand the 'Keyboard' section, right-click on your keyboard and select Properties.

3. In the properties window, navigate to the 'Power Management' tab and select the checkbox 'Allow this device to wake the computer.' Click on the 'Ok' button to save changes.

By following these steps, you'll be able to set up a remote mouse for your PC running Windows 10 and wake it from sleep using either the mouse or keyboard.

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