Sharing One Mouse, Keyboard Over Multiple Computers

[brownsfan019 17]

I thought I did a post on this before, but search led me nowhere so just starting a new thread.

 

If you use multiple computers but like the convenience of 1 mouse and 1 keyboard, there are a few options out there. After a frustrating few hours last night on this, hopefully this can save some time for others.

 

 

INPUT DIRECTOR

(free)

I ended up changing to this software as it was quick, easy and the website includes very easy to follow instructions. So far it's been great.

 

SYNERGY PLUS

(free)

These guys took over for the old synergy and while I like it, had some issues last night and eventually gave up on it. You can tell the site is built by developers for developers and what seemed like a simple connection for me turned into :crap:

 

MULTIPLICITY

($29.95)

Very nice site with screenshots. This is my plan B if input director does not work.

 

 

If anyone has other sites that provide this, please post as I'd like to have a few in backup should something happen with input director.

[Cory2679 11]

This device will allow you to run multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse, but it looks like you've found software to do it that doesn't require any additional hardware which may be a better/easier option. I just thought I'd share this anyway...

 

https://configure-cart.com/tradingcomputers/Products/KVM-Switch-with-Cables__KVM-X.aspx

[dam5h 10]

synergy is pretty sweet. even cut and paste works now. and it works with different OS's. i have it running on windows and linux.