We have all been there.You come home from a trip, someone asks to see the photos, and suddenly your phone is making its way around the room, one person at a time.
That works for a few snapshots.It gets old fast when you have beach videos, family group shots, mountain views or that one ridiculous restaurant photo everyone needs to see.The better move is to put your vacation photos on a bigger screen.
You can use a TV, projector, laptop, tablet or even an outdoor screen.The right method depends on what phone you have, what screen is nearby and whether you are at your house or someone else's.
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The best option may already be sitting in front of you.A smart TV works well for most people because it may support AirPlay, Chromecast, Smart View, Roku, Fire TV or screen mirroring.
A laptop can also work if the TV connection gets messy.A tablet is great for a smaller group at the kitchen table.
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