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Synergy

Synergy is an open-source software that enables you to share a single mouse and keyboard with multiple other machines that are connected via a TCP/IP network. You can simply move your mouse off the e ...

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Feb 17, 2009
For version:
1.3.1

Hard to set up, but worth it

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

Every now and then I need to view something on a spare computer that's about 10 feet away. Rather than rolling back and forth throughout the day, this has saved me a tremendous amount of time and effort. I agree, the documentation is horrible, but after playing around with the settings for about 10 minutes (go to the website and read it carefully) it was all worth it. A fantastic piece of software that has proven very useful for the past several weeks.

Review by: sazhazman (17)
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Feb 22, 2008
For version:
1.3.1

Works great once you get it setup.

Interface: 3
Features: 5
Ease of use: 2
Value: 5
Overall:

The homepage of this app has info to help with setup. But, I had an undocumented problem. I ran Synergy for years with an early D-Link router in my network. Later changed to a new D-Link N-type router (DIR-625). Suddenly Synergy rarely could connect the two computers without reseting the router. I eventually found additional undocumented setup requirements for Windows. First I had to assign fixed IP addresses to the computers involved (using the router DCHP settings). Second, I put those IP addresses in a windows table called "hosts" found in the folder C:windowssystem32driversetc". Google for "synergy hate d-link cybertechhelp" and read that article for details on exactly what I did. This solution may solve connection problems on other routers as well. (Notice - no Synergy settings had to be changed, only router and Windows Settings). Now Synergy connects instantly every time and works as it should. Great program.

Review by: Griffin (32)
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Sep 08, 2007
For version:
1.3.1

All you need for multi screen

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Does crashes from time to time, but it is free and does exactly what it says. I use it for few years now and could not imagine working without it.

Review by: johndw (4)
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Oct 05, 2006
For version:
1.3.1

An essential utility

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 4
Value: 5
Overall:

I have several computers on the same desk and before Synergy I had a mouse and keyboard for each one. Once you get it setup it's stable and runs smooth, using a minimum of resources. The instructions are marginal at best and the setup requires patience...but it is well worth it. Synergy works fine using host/computer names or ip addresses. A big thanks to this developer. My desktop is uncluttered!

Review by: mattware (10)
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Jul 02, 2006
For version:
1.3.1

Wonderful, excellent!

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Thank you, I was looking around for some time for a software to do this. It was easy to configure and to use.

Review by: Nosotros
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Jun 28, 2006
For version:
1.3.1

Totally sweet

Interface: 5
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

Running 3 computers. Very nice desk space saver both on top (extra keyboards and mice) and under (cables). Only gotcha is logging in on clients with Windows. CTRL+ALT+DEL key combo doesn't work. Have to use CTRL+ALT+PAUSE. My life is less crowded.

Review by: revrat
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Jun 27, 2006
For version:
1.3.1

Saved me $$$

Interface: 3
Features: 4
Ease of use: 3
Value: 5
Overall:

I was going to buy a wireless KB and Media center remote for my new home theater PC but now I don't have to. Using my laptop, I'm able to now talk to the HTPC over IP. It works well once you get it going. It seemed to have trouble negotiating if I used computer names but when I switched to IP addresses, all went well. I suppose it would also work well if you didn't want to invest in KVM switch. You would just have to tell your BIOS not to fail boot up if if can't find a keyboard.

Review by: Congo1000
First post

Jun 27, 2006
For version:
1.3.1

For everyday use if you have two pcs

Interface: 3
Features: 5
Ease of use: 5
Value: 5
Overall:

If you have two PC and two screens, this is a must have utility which save you a K(V)M switch. You may have to reconfigure a bit your firewall, but for the price, just do it. By the way I have three screens and it works very well too.

Review by: c05772 (2)
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