{"id":39348,"date":"2020-05-02T16:37:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-02T20:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=39348"},"modified":"2020-05-19T18:41:27","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T22:41:27","slug":"working-from-home-without-a-laptop-try-samsung-dex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/working-from-home-without-a-laptop-try-samsung-dex\/","title":{"rendered":"Working from home without a laptop? Try Samsung DeX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With offices, schools, universities and many government agencies currently shut down, millions of Americans are struggling to adjust to working and studying from home.<\/p>\n<p>For those who regularly travel for business or work remotely, the transition to working from home may be quite seamless. But for others, finding a way to stay connected, productive and on top of things while confined to home can be challenging.<\/p>\n<p>The disruption to routine, newfound uncertainty and sense of disconnection can be stressful, making it hard to focus on work or studying. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/03\/19\/health\/schedules-parenting-go-ask-your-dad-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Establishing a new routine<\/a> for yourself, your team and your family is critical to getting through the days and weeks ahead.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also need a home workstation so you can continue to get critical work done. If you already have a home office and laptops to keep yourself and your family connected, great.<\/p>\n<p>But if you don\u2019t have a work-issued laptop and you\u2019re scrambling to put together a functional home office, this post is for you. The good news is, if you already have a newish Samsung Galaxy S or Note <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/business\/products\/mobile\/phones\/explore\/?cid=com-btb-sky-blg-us-other-na-100219-112001-na-na-na\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smartphone<\/a>, you have most of the tech you need for a powerful home workstation.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Creating your home office with Samsung DeX<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/02\/12\/the-beginners-guide-to-samsung-dex-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung DeX<\/a> is one of the best Samsung smartphone features that most people don\u2019t know about. Built into all Samsung Galaxy S and Note devices since 2018\u2019s Galaxy S8, DeX lets you extend your phone into an intuitive desktop computing experience. It\u2019s also included on Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Tab S4, Tab S5e and Tab S6.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Samsung DeX: What It Is and How to Get Started\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/61_W2nA_Xkw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With the help of an HDMI adapter, you can connect your mobile device to your monitor \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_BwnCcq5nD4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">even a TV<\/a> \u2014 to create a desktop experience. DeX doesn\u2019t just mirror your phone\u2019s screen, it gives you a PC-like interface with a task bar, the ability to resize and maximize apps, plus all the other conveniences. You really have to try it firsthand to understand just how seamless a smartphone-powered desktop can be.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Adding a keyboard and mouse<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can navigate in DeX by using your phone <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/06_9ETHT7bU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as a touchpad<\/a>, but if you want to be really productive, you\u2019ll want to pair a keyboard and mouse. Some multiport adapters used for DeX will allow you to plug in a USB keyboard and mouse combo, but the simplest solution is to use Bluetooth accessories.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Using a Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard for Samsung DeX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TA2bTsixuVQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Once paired, you can do virtually all of the usual productivity tasks you would on a PC, complete with the standard keyboard shortcuts, drag-and-drop and right-click functionality.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Using productivity apps in DeX<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Samsung DeX is a cool platform, but it wouldn\u2019t be much good without the right apps to <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2019\/08\/07\/dex-on-pc-merges-galaxy-note10-and-laptop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">take advantage<\/a> of it.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where Samsung\u2019s close collaboration with Google, Microsoft and a legion of other workplace software providers really pays off. On the Galaxy Note10 and S20 devices, for example, the Office Mobile app comes preloaded, optimized for DeX. Whether you\u2019re working on a <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/02\/17\/how-to-take-advantage-of-microsoft-word-on-your-galaxy-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Word document<\/a>, an <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/02\/20\/how-to-take-advantage-of-microsoft-excel-on-your-galaxy-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Excel sheet<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/02\/19\/how-to-take-advantage-of-microsoft-powerpoint-on-your-galaxy-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PowerPoint presentation<\/a>, you\u2019ll have access to just about all the features you would on a PC. Bear in mind, however, that Office Mobile in DeX mode will require an Office 365 subscription to save your work.<\/p>\n<p>If you use G Suite, you\u2019ll also find working in DeX pretty seamless for Docs, Sheets and Slides, as well as for the Drive, Gmail and Calendar apps. For creatives, Adobe\u2019s mobile apps \u2014 including Premiere Rush, Photoshop Express, Lightroom and Sketch \u2014 are all DeX-optimized too.<\/p>\n<p>Mobile apps that aren\u2019t optimized for DeX will still open, but they\u2019ll appear in mobile phone format on your monitor. There is an excellent beta feature, however, in DeX Labs that will let you force-resize apps so they can be maximized to their full potential.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Hit a roadblock? Use virtual desktops in DeX<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What if you have work systems and apps that only run on Windows? This is a common roadblock for many professionals working remotely.<\/p>\n<p>While many systems have web-based interfaces, if you\u2019re finding it\u2019s just not possible to access a certain application from your mobile-powered desktop, one effective workaround is to leverage a virtual desktop within DeX. Amazon WorkSpaces, Citrix Receiver and VMware Horizon work well, allowing you to quickly log in and get to work with a full-screen Windows desktop.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Using a VDI Client with Samsung DeX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KTlEjaWPbco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Video conferencing and calls in DeX<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re working remotely, video conferences and team calls are an essential tool for staying in sync with your team.<\/p>\n<p>Making and receiving calls in Samsung DeX is easy. After all, you\u2019re working on your phone! You can simply open the dialer app and look up a contact or punch in a number. When calls come to your phone while you\u2019re working in DeX, you\u2019ll see a notification pop up to accept or decline the call.<\/p>\n<p>All the major video conferencing platforms are optimized for DeX, including Bluejeans, GoToMeeting, RingCentral, Skype and Zoom. When using these apps, you can use your phone as the webcam: just prop your phone beside your monitor.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Print from Your Galaxy S20 Smartphone\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E_HFxw4P6bg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>For both calls and video conferences in DeX, you\u2019ll also want to connect a Bluetooth headset or some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/mobile\/audio\/galaxy-buds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Galaxy Buds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Printing and scanning from your phone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While there\u2019s capabilities on your phone to do things like sign contracts and annotate documents digitally, sometimes the job just calls for paper and printer ink.<\/p>\n<p>Most modern inkjet printers enable mobile printing over Wi-Fi Direct. Getting set up to print from your Galaxy smartphone is as simple as downloading the print service app, connecting to the printer and configuring your print job settings.<\/p>\n<p>Your smartphone\u2019s high-resolution camera can also double as a more than serviceable document scanner. On the Galaxy S20, scanning a document just requires opening the Camera app. The phone will automatically detect the document and even crop it for you. For bigger scan jobs, Office Mobile has a Scan to PDF feature that lets you capture multiple pages.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Scan Documents with Your Galaxy S20\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1EitQscr7gI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #808080\">Expanding storage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are working entirely from your smartphone, you can quickly accrue a lot of files and may be concerned about running out of storage space. While today\u2019s mobile devices provide much greater storage capacity than just a few years ago \u2014 with 128GB the new standard \u2014 if that isn\u2019t enough space for you, you have several options.<\/p>\n<p>First, the latest Galaxy smartphones integrate natively with Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive. You\u2019ll find them both right there in the My Files app, so you can conveniently access files stored in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you can opt to add a microSD card. The Galaxy S20 and Note10 lineups both retain the expandable storage slot, allowing you to augment your onboard memory with a high-capacity yet affordable SD card.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, on the Galaxy S20, you can even access network storage. Downloading files from FTP or SMB network storage used to require a laptop, but it\u2019s now easy to connect within the My Files app.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Access a Network Drive on Your Galaxy S20\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZvG5SdpxZgk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s smartphones pack an incredible amount of computing power and productivity features. If you are creating a home office setup to remain productive through the current global crisis, going \u201cmobile-only\u201d is a legitimate option with the help of solutions like Samsung DeX. And when you return to the office, you might find you like DeX so much that you ditch the laptop for good.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.samsung.com\/2020\/03\/27\/working-from-home-with-your-smartphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung Insights<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With offices, schools, universities and many government agencies currently shut down, millions of Americans are struggling to adjust to working and studying from home. For those who regularly travel for business or work remotely, the transition to working from home may be quite seamless. 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