Tonight I installed an app on my iPhone that is truly amazing. I can control my Keynote (or PowerPoint) from my phone. (Click here to install it on your iphone) 
Now why in the world would you want to control your presentation with your phone?
- I can see my slide notes on the screen of my phone.
- If I turn a different mode on – I can see my slides – on my phone.
- As a remote – running over WiFi – I get a much more consistent and solid connection to my computer than I would from Apple’s IR remote or a third party remote.
- I can see a timer on my phone – to keep me on time with my presentation.
- The software has a pointer that I can use over my Keynote to highlight sections on the screen.
- Honestly – I can’t find my Apple remote – and this is much better than setting my laptop in front of me and hitting the space bar.
This is truly awesome – I am sold. And – it cost 99 cents! Imagine spending a buck and getting a remote for your presentation. It’s not another gadget to carry around or loose – I always have my phone.
I am in geek heaven – not really but at least on a geek high.
Pointer for iPhone – company website
Install the App on your iPhone
You will have to install an app on your computer (Pointer Server) – which you can download from their website. It might add an additional 2 minutes to your install – but well worth the time.
