Simple KVM switches like this HDMI JideTech model (Opens in a new window) or this DisplayPort IOGear model (Opens in a new window) act as a simple A/B switch. There are more ways you can configure Synergy, so check out the server settings for additional hotkey customizations and other tweaks.īefore software could easily perform this task, hardware devices known as KVM switches served a similar purpose. Overall, though, I found Synergy and Barrier to be much smoother than Mouse Without Borders, which made it a bit more compelling (despite the lack of reliable drag and drop). 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 it 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. Once activated, repeat this process on any other computers, choosing one Server and as many Client computers as you will need.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.
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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).
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Install the program on all the computers you want to use with your mouse and keyboard. If you can't get it to work, or want the support that comes from a paid app, you can then fork over the cash for a Synergy license.ĭespite the complexities, Synergy (and Barrier) works smoothly once everything is set up. Synergy is working on a new version that should leap ahead of Barrier in terms of features, but for right now, the two are extremely similar, so 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 it costs $30, is a bit difficult to set up, and is currently going through a transition.
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