Wolfie Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've recently set up a second computer and found a lovely little product called "multiplicity" that allows me to opperate both computers from a single kb/mouse. Just move the mouse off screen and it appears on the second monitor - fantastic, exactly what i need! Unfortunately i found a bug or two in the software and have let the evaluation period slip. So what i am now looking for is an alternative, similar product to test. I have considered buying a license for Multiplicty ($40us) but would like to see if theres a free alternative or something slightly better. I've googled and have trawled some of the download sites and can't really find anything else similar... ... does anyone else know of a product that would allow me to control two pc's from one kb/mouse without the use of additional hardware etc? Any info greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briley Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 http://www.maxivista.com/ Works over the LAN connection - has a few side effects. Put Winamp on the second screen then close down winamp and the second screen. Open winamp and it isn't there - its on the second screen you don't have. Always have to take everything of the second screen before breaking the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 http://www.realvnc.com/ They have a free version which has more than you would ever need. If your second computer is a windows xp or windows 2003 then you could try the remote desktop which is inbuild with wondows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks but remote desktop isnt really suitable for what i need. I need to have functionality similar to that i get with Multiplicity, where simply moving the mouse off screen transfers control to the second PC. Its for gaming, so haveing to minimize/maximize windows on the one pc isnt good enough. I will check out the two products mentioned above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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