One of my favorite apps that I use allows me to control my computer with my iPhone or iPad (Mini). It also works with an iPod Touch. The setup is easy and I can use my iDevice as a remote, a wireless mouse, a keynote or powerpoint presentation controller, etc. The best part is that the connection is established via Wi-Fi so you don’t need line of sight for it to work. The app I use is called Mobile Mouse (click here for a direct link to the app in the App Store: Mobile Mouse -Remote/Mouse/Trackpad/Keyboard).

Here is how to set up and use the app:

1. Download the app for your iOS Device from the App Store (Link to app: Mobile Mouse)

2. Then, download the free server software for your computer – Mac, Windows, or Linux (Mobile Mouse Website: www.mobilemouse.com)

3. Follow the simple instructions to configure both the app on your iDevice and the Mobile Mouse Server on your computer. Make sure both are on the same Wi-Fi network.

4. Once the connection is established, you can take full control of your computer wirelessly.

Now any time you launch the app on your iPhone, iPad (Mini), or iPod Touch, you can easily connect to Mobile Mouse Server without any additional setup. The app has multiple pre-configured controls for browsing the web, controlling iTunes, switching between apps on the computer, etc. There is also a mode that allows you to control the mouse on your computer by rotating your iOS device – motion is detected through the accelerometer in your device.

Overall this is an excellent and easy to use app that I highly recommend if you need a way to control your computer using your iPhone, iPad (Mini), and iPod Touch. This is a simple way to turn your iOS device into a remote, mouse, trackpad, and keyboard.