The computer with the keyboard and mouse attached runs a server program. The other computer(s) run a client program. The keyboard and mouse will be sent to the appropriate client if it detects you are switched (via mouse position, or however else). Some security risk. Not sure how secure data transmission is if you ever operate on a more open network. But as there is no video switching I didn't really investigate too far.
On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 2:11 AM Curt Lundgren <verif...@gmail.com> wrote: > There's no hardware, it's software that installs on both computers. It > sets up like a regular multi-monitor installation, where you define the > physical relationship between the monitors. Then move the cursor towards > the other display and it appears there. I think it even lets you share the > clipboard between computers, but I'm not sure. > > On Fri, Feb 25, 2022, 1:50 AM Csaba Toth <csaba.toth...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I don't understand how this Synergy works. What does the hardware part >> look like? >> >> On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 11:46 PM Curt Lundgren <verif...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I'm not using a KVM for an iMac and an Ubuntu Linux machine. The iMac >>> has its internal display plus one external monitor, and the Linux box >>> drives a 4K display. I purchased Synergy ($29), which lets me use the Mac >>> keyboard/mouse on the Linux machine. The software also works with Windows >>> and the basic version I bought works with up to three computers. The way I >>> have it configured, just move the cursor up on the Mac's main screen and it >>> appears on the Linux monitor above. >>> >>> https://symless.com/synergy >>> >>> Installation was painless, and if I reboot the Linux box I would only >>> need a keyboard/mouse attached if I want to mess around in the BIOS. It's >>> not exactly what you're asking for, but I have been quite happy using it >>> here. >>> >>> Curt >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 1:33 AM Paul Boniol <paul.bon...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Just curious, does anyone run a modern (DVI/HDMI) KVM at home? I've got >>>> 2 monitors, 2 keyboards, and 2 mice, for 2 computers (work Win-doze, and >>>> personal Linux) on my desk at home. >>>> >>>> I've read up on software "KVM switching". They should leave out the V >>>> as it does no video switching. That would allow me to go to 1 kbd and >>>> mouse. 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