How to Share a Keyboard and Mouse Between Multiple Computers Without a KVM

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Tip 1 - Share one keyboard and mouse with multiple machines without a KVM

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Peter Mac Pherson | permalink

The Synergy open source application allows you to share a keyboard and mouse between Windows, Mac, and Linux computers and saves you the cost of a KVM.

For further reading: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tr-dojo/share-one-keyboard-and-mouse-with-multiple-machines-without-a-kvm/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Mouse

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ericka Larson | permalink

Mouse and Keyboard Sharing to control a Windows or Mac PC with the mouse and keyboard of any other PC.
Tags: software kvm,kvm,switch,mouse switch,keyboard switch,mac,osx,apple,windows,mouse,keyboard,sharing,remote control

For further reading: http://www.keyboard-and-mouse-sharing.com/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch For Your Multi-PC Setup

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by tomcat 42071 | permalink

Whenever I think of a KVM switch, my mind turns to those archaic hardware A-B switches that used to allow you to hook up a parallel printer to two computers. Yes, these were the days before WiFi, high-speed Internet, and USB hubs. A KVM switch isn't quite that archaic - it's actually short for "keyboard,…

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/why-you-no-longer-need-a-kvm-switch-for-your-multi-pc-setup/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 4 Free Virtual KVM Software to Share Keyboard and Mouse on Multiple Computers • Raymond.CC

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Beth Williamson | permalink

Software based virtual KVM helps you to save money and space because you are able to seamlessly switch and control multiple computers using a single keyboard and mouse. Here are 4 free tools that help you achieve that.

For further reading: https://www.raymond.cc/blog/how-to-share-keyboard-and-mouse-on-multiple-computers/ ^[4]