This is probably a stupid question but when you say that the Pi and the Windows computer need to on the same network does this mean directly connecting your pi to the computer or is this a remote connection?
I have been trying to find a way to use my laptop as a monitor for my Raspberry Pi. My laptop has a SD card reader, HDMI port, Ethernet port, and multiple USB ports. It runs Window 7. Is there any way I can just use this laptop to view the Raspberry Pi desktop. I have a monitor in my living room tha...