Is there a tool like Synergy for unified mouse and keyboard across multiple machines that does not require installing software on every machine? (lemmy.ml)

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I currently have a hardware KVM switch so that I can switch between controlling my personal laptop and my work laptop with one mouse and keyboard. Instead of only controlling one or the other at a time, is there a tool that would enable me to "switch" between my personal and work laptops without having to hit a physical switch? Ideally I'd like to be able to just move my mouse pointer from one screen to the other, click to bring a window into focus on either machine, and start typing in that window.

I'm aware of tools like Synergy, the only problem I have w/ that tool is I cannot install any software on my work laptop. I'm open to hardware or software solutions. Thank you!

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[-] yo_scottie_oh@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

This was my thought as well, but I figured I'd put it out there anyway just in case there's some kinda workaround/magic that I hadn't heard about yet.

[-] buckykat@hexbear.net 1 points 1 day ago

Many KVM switches allow you to use a keyboard shortcut to switch. Still a hardware button, but at least it's where your hand already is, maybe.

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