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Title: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: mistakemistake on Sat, 14 September 2013, 20:12:43

Hey all, I recently started using Synergy, a mouse and keyboard sharing software.  I use it with both my macbook air on mac os x and my windows 7 pc. It works like an extended dual monitor setup over your home network. Works amazing, check it out!

Link: http://synergy-foss.org/

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 15 September 2013, 19:37:03

I use Input Director. It does the same thing and is free. Just pointing out another option. I have it setup that when i scroll off my main screen to the right it will transfer over to the other computer.

http://www.inputdirector.com/ (http://www.inputdirector.com/)

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: mistakemistake on Sun, 15 September 2013, 20:19:50

Quote from: kaotikb on Sun, 15 September 2013, 19:37:03

I use Input Director. It does the same thing and is free. Just pointing out another option. I have it setup that when i scroll off my main screen to the right it will transfer over to the other computer.

http://www.inputdirector.com/ (http://www.inputdirector.com/)

Oh nice, the one I use works between both a mac and pc.  Does yours also offer this feature? I have to say it was kind of a pain to set synergy up.

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: kaotikb on Sun, 15 September 2013, 20:23:16

Its windows only, i don't have a mac.

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: nuclearsandwich on Mon, 16 September 2013, 01:35:15

Synergy is nice. My father's been after me to make this work for ages since he has an old XP machine he needs to keep alive for work. I just wish it wasn't hosted on Sourceforge with misleading ads all over the download page. :\

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 16 September 2013, 01:54:53

+1 for Synergy.  I used it daily for a long time to share mouse/keyboard between a Mac and a PC.  Fun fact: its original author is a coworker of mine.

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: kaotikb on Mon, 16 September 2013, 06:29:39

I actually used a hardware switch in the past but these programs made it way easier. Also the mess of cables i had for the kvm is gone. I also use remote desktop which also works really well.

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: Grimey on Mon, 16 September 2013, 12:02:31

Synergy certainly does rule.  I recall even being able to copy/paste between mac and windows.

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: metalliqaz on Mon, 16 September 2013, 12:14:22

I've used it to good effect in the past, however I replaced my old setup with a single PC w/3 monitors setup.

The ability to drag windows to all screens is very useful :)

Title: Re: Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software
Post by: mashby on Mon, 16 September 2013, 13:45:22

I've been using Synergy for years back when I was on Windows and now use it on my iMac and Macbook Air. Sponsored the Open Source project twice now since I use it almost every day. It's a great solution.