Synergy - Mouse and Keyboard Sharing Software

[mistakemistake]

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/

[kaotikb]

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/

[mistakemistake]

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/

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.

[kaotikb]

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

[nuclearsandwich]

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. :\

[hashbaz]

+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.

[kaotikb]

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.

[Grimey]

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

[metalliqaz]

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

[mashby]

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.