I am trying to pass audio from a laptop to a desktop via a headphone jack from the laptop to a line in on the desktop but it provides constant static. I have tried two different aux cords (new). I currently think I might need an USB to Audio Jack Sound Card Adapter but don’t want to buy this too and have to return both if it does not work. Do I need it to be a line out and not a “Headphone Jack” or a sound card?
Thanks
Yes only problem with that is my laptop does have have that as an option. Would something like this work although it appears to work the opposite way as in the input would be the 3.5 and output to the TOSLINK? I would rather not go network wise
No, that’s still a DAC. You don’t want any analog signal in the loop here.
Why not?
Keep in mind that you can always run a dedicated Ethernet cable between two computers, it doesn’t have to go through your home network.
Not sure I will experiment with the network solutions and see if I like one.
Just saw this: https://lemmy.ml/post/8343747
The problem with this one is main PC is Windows and second is Linux or can be whatever I just wish main to stay windows until more games support Linux better I hear good things and play via steam deck but not everything works from what I hear.
I have been looking into options from the earlier post and will probably try one this weekend. At the least I find it really interesting
Oh, Windows is in the mix, that’s unfortunate.
Gaming on Linux has come a long way but it’s not 100% yet; more like 90%. You could try looking up your favourite games on https://www.protondb.com/, it even supports loading up your library to give a more personalised picture.