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submitted 1 year ago by Blxter@lemmy.zip to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

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

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[-] Atemu@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

No, that's still a DAC. You don't want any analog signal in the loop here.

I would rather not go network wise

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.

[-] Blxter@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago

Not sure I will experiment with the network solutions and see if I like one.

[-] Atemu@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago
[-] Blxter@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

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

[-] Atemu@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

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.

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