![]() The iMac requires that a mouse be connected to it in order to fully boot-up and login, but neither Synergy nor Sharemouse would have started at this time, so how would this work if both the PC and iMac were just starting up? I saw that there is a switch key that is assigned to the keyboard that will switch between the two computers, presumably so the PC can take control of the iMac and then switch back to itself, if it is the master. I’m not using a wireless keyboard, so in both computers get their own keyboard inputs. The dongles are not addressable, so both computers simultaneously get the same inputs. My situation may be a little different because I’m interested in using a LogiTech TrackBall mouse device attached to a Windows 10 notebook computer with a Universal USB (UUSB) wireless dongle and an iMac, also using the UUSB dongle. There are more ways you can configure Synergy, so purchase the more expensive tier if you need additional hotkey customizations and other tweaks.I was looking at Sharemouse, and then found out about Synergy, buy haven’t tried/bought either, yet. Overall, though, I found Synergy and Barrier to be much smoother than Mouse Without Borders, which made it a bit more compelling. While you can copy and paste text between both your machines, dragging and dropping files can be a bit finicky, and your mileage may vary. Synergy outputs the log at the bottom of its window, which gives you more quick access to any errors that may arise. If you have problems, check the log Barrier requires you to set up the log in its settings, where it will log to a file. Just drag the cursor to the edge of your main computer’s screen and it will hop over to your other PC, as if they were the same machine. The two PCs should then connect, and you should be able to use the server PC's keyboard and mouse on both machines. Once you’ve done so, click the Start button. (Barrier also has an Auto Config checkbox you can try, or you can turn that off and type in the IP address yourself.) Copy that address into the Server box on the client PC’s window, as shown above. That series of numbers denotes a PC’s location on the network, and your client PC will need to know the server’s IP address to connect. Barrier supports up to 15 computers, while Synergy can work with up to three (basic) or 15 (Ultimate).Īt the top of the window on your server PC, you’ll see an IP address in bold in my case, it’s 192.168.1.11. Once activated, repeat this process on any Windows, macOS, or Linux computers, choosing one Server and as many Client computers as you will need. If you're using the paid version of Synergy, it will then ask you to activate your account copy the license key from your Symless account page (Opens in a new window) and paste it into the Synergy application. (You may be asked to reboot your computer during the process.) The program will then ask you to designate the current computer as a Server (the computer with the mouse and keyboard) or a Client (the computer you need to control). Install the program on all the computers you want to use. If you can't get it to work, or want the advanced support and extra capabilities that comes from a paid app, you can then fork over the cash for a Synergy license.ĭespite the complexities, Synergy and Barrier work smoothly once everything is set up. Synergy has a $60 tier that introduces addition features, but the two are still similar enough that I recommend trying Barrier first. The program used to be open source, and a fork of an older version called Barrier (Opens in a new window) is available for free. Synergy (Opens in a new window) is the more well-known program in this space, but its basic tier costs $30, is a bit difficult to set up, and has gone through a major transition. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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