At work I use both Mac OSX (laptop) and Windows (desktop). I frequently have to
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At work I use both Mac OSX (laptop) and Windows (desktop). I frequently have to switch between keyboards, the mouse and the trackpad.
I'm looking for recommendations for software that allow for keyboard and mouse/trackpad sharing between Mavericks and Windows 8.
I have used Sharemouse but it has restrictions on Poweruser/Commercial use and I was wondering if there are other similar programs that are free (gratis) even for use in a business environment.
Requirements
Works with Windows 8
Works with Mac OSX Mavericks
It would be nice if:
It was free (gratis)
Allowed for copy/paste between computers
Allowed for drag/drop files between computers
Multiple users on the same network
Explanation / Answer
The most effective cross platform solution I have found for this in the past is Synergy. I have't used it with Windows 8, but the site seems it indicate current releases are supported. Windows 7 and Mavericks definitely work.
Seamlessly share your mouse and keyboard with two or more computers.
Supported on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Drag and drop files from one computer to another (Windows and Mac).
Share your clipboard (copy and paste) between your computers.
Basically all your criteria are met and then some. I have a varying array of computers and users that are all interconnected and I can usually sit at any of them and work across all of them. This includes smart handling for when some computers in the configuration are not present, and across half a dozen platforms.
The software is open source (code here) and free to use. Premium accounts that get you support can be had by donation to help the two main developers that are in the gig full time.
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