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

  • Atemu@lemmy.ml
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    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.

    • BlxterOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

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

        • BlxterOPEnglish
          1·
          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
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            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.