I've been searching all over how to do this and even went to "The Geek Squad" and they could not help me. You did beyond a phenomenal job in explaining the process! Thank you so much!
I've been watching videos about this keyboard and mouse for 2 PCs for almost 2 hours, and yours are THE ONLY ONE with complete explanation, there's always some things missing in other videos. Kudos man!
For anyone who is struggling with a mac and a window laptop to connect it together, I hope this comment can help you out. Try deleting the logitech+ app on macbook, downloading again, and then turn on the firewall. On the option of the firewall settings, choose allow logitech+ incoming connections. I struggled 4 hours w/ that thing and don’t want you to deal w/ it.
I started using Synergy at work in 2011. We had a Windows desktop for all the business apps, and a Linux workstation for the development, testing, running virtual machines, etc. It works great for us. Around 2016 we got MacBooks for testing on those as well, but we didn't get an additional monitor, we use the MacBook display directly. Adding the Mac as a third device was easy. Its great not needing to use that crappy Mac keyboard. Also, Synergy converted its code from opensource to proprietary sometime between 2012 and 2016. Synergy started charging money for the software. However, the original opensource code was branched to form Barrier. Barrier remains opensource. Barrier does not have quite as many features, but all the keyboard/mouse functionality is there. It just lacks the "nice-to-haves" like being able to drag and drop files between the machines, or transfer files.
Hi guys tech noob here. i want this same set up but my work laptop restrict me from downloading any apps - is there any way around this? I basically have two separate laptops connected to their own monitors (so two laptops and two monitors in total). I wanted to use the same mouse and keyboard for both without having to always click a button to tell the system I now want to type on the second laptop. Etc. Any suggestions that can override the need to download an app?
Thanks for helping me decide on a monitor. I just got an imac mini, so I needed a good monitor to use for the mini and my pc. It's nice to see someone actually showing it in action for a change. Once again, thanks :). BTW Synergy is awesome as well, as it allows you to copy/paste between both machines
This was sooo helpful. Thank you for posting this. Synergy was way cheaper and easier to use than a keyboard that you need to click the button every time to switch.
Spilt screen option question. Can you switch between two computers displaying at the same time to either one? You are displaying Mac and PC, can u do Mac only, then switch to PC only, and so on? Thx 😊
1:57 You can't merge two outputs like this. This is like shorting. One driver could be trying to raise the voltage (that's how speaker outputs work, by dialing voltage up and down at audible frequencies) and the other could be actively trying to pull it low. This causes a tug of war between the two and they may even burn each other off. You have to use a mux chip to do this properly. There could be some product that uses a mux chip, use that instead.
I use Synergy to share single keyboard/mouse with 2 PC and 1 Mac (and sometimes Raspberry Pi as well). I DON'T recommend audio splitter! Instead, use the headphone out of mac to line in of PC, and then enable monitoring in windows audio. The better solution would be to use a simple audio mixer like Behringer, which costs around $80+, but well worth the price.
The audio mixer is very useful here. Not just to make fast adjustments to the volume of each, but also in sound clarity. Due to the capacitance/inductance of having the output stage of two sources being connected together, it does weird things with the frequency response. Imagine a multi-band equalizer where someone decides to just crank one way up, and another one way low, but the rest are all in the middle. It generally sounds muffled but may have prominent high pitch sounds that are not desirable.
But in this case server needs to be always on or at least on when you want to use second PC. I recently dealt with this problem myself but I had an added computer of my significant other who could also connect to the dock. I solved it using a KVM (usb only). Set up 2 Monitors 1 Dell Docking station ( For any laptop to come and use desk) 1 Desktop PC 1 KVM switch Desk top and Docking station connected to both monitors in independent inputs. They both connect the USB to the KVM and all my USB peripherals are connected to the KVM ( Keyboard, Mouse, Headphone USB dongle). I opted not to go for a more fancy KVM with HDMI multiplexing since the monitors had plenty of inputs and getting the best performance for the video output requires more high end KVMs. Whenever I adopt some speakers on the desk I will incorporate the 3.3mm Jack splitter or find alternative solution. Maybe with more high end KVM if I don’t need to use at same time.
if you plug in keyboard/mouse/other usb peripherals to the dock, how does the laptop and desktop pc share them? what cable goes from dock to PC to use all the USB stuff? and what about ethernet cable?
Thanks, buddy! Fantastic job and thank you for clearing this up. I am building a Threadripper PC machine for my 3D workflow, but I do not want to stop using a MAC setup. To add to your Synergy setup, this is also a fantastic program if your PC is located in another location altogether or perhaps in a different room from where you usually work. I think I will be keeping my PC in the freezer :)))
If you’re using an LG monitor, they have a program called Dual Controller. It lets you manage preset window layouts and you can do everything synergy does.
Microsoft's Mouse without Borders works much the same as Synergy...but it's free. I have an MX Keys and MX3 connected by bluetooth to both my work laptop and personal PC. They switch to whichever monitor you are moving to. You can also cut and paste, etc between devices.
Yes, however Mouse Without Borders only works on Windows. If you want to use a Windows computer and a Mac (or even Linux) you have to choose something else. In such case Synergy is a perfect choice.
Great setup! Is it possible to use the full monitor or rather the "two monitors" on one machine and switch between them? So I mainly work on them for different tasks at different times not simultaneously. Would be awesome to switch from mac to windows on the full display with just a button or something
How would I set it up so that I can use a PC to display on two monitors and then switch to MAC to display on those same two monitors? Instead of having one on each side.
My question is: in case you want to use the mouse on the mac monitor to migrate to the monitor connected to windows, is it necessary that the application that recognizes such monitors can always be connected to the internet? In case you don't have internet access, can you still migrate from one monitor to the other?
question regarding the mouse moving screen to screen like synergy.. how else can you move the mouse/keyboard from screens? You clicked your mouse to switch, what are other options? I’ve only found the kvm option by clicking on my monitor and have the transfer happen… but no smooth screen to screen transfer
I know it's a pretty old video, but maybe I'll get a answer. When using this synergy and the PC is the server, are mouse and keyboard working for the macbook when the PC is off or does it always have to be turned on? Btw great video
Thank you for your video ! I do not understand how you can connect your mouse and keyboard to both pc and macbook ? Could you please show us a photo of the detailed cable management of your PC and your dock ? that would be very helpfull
I've been using Synergy since about 2008. There is a free version (actually a few I think) and I just use that. I have a Windows desktop hooked up to 3 4k monitors, and an M1 mini hooked up to QHD and WSXGA displays and use Synergy to connect them. It isn't perfect as some keys don't get passed through (Windows Print Screen key doesn't pass through for example), and I have to hit the key on the Windows keyboard but there are only a few like that. What I would really love is macOS Spaces where you can flip between Windows and macOS on the same monitor.
Agree, if your outputs are not protected, using a splitter you are sending electricity to your output of your other computer and vica versa. Sending el to an output is a dangerous thing. You might smoke your output amps in your audio ouput devices. There are multiple active solutions that will resolve this issue available. Other examples: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-Audio-Signal-Mixer-Board-Mix-2-way-4-way-Input-1-way-Output-DC-5-12V-New/264425089409 www.markertek.com/product/ses-ez-mix-01/sescom-ses-ez-mix-01-two-channel-stereo-audio-mixer-with-separate-volume-control-two-3-5mm-inputs-one-3-5mm-output
Barrier is the opensource package that was forked from the original Synergy just before they turned the license proprietary. It supports Windows (XP and later), Mac, Linux, RaspberryPI, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, up to 16 devices concurrently. It supports the all the keyboard and mouse functions, plus clipboard sharing. They say they focus on just the core functionality, make sure it works well, rather than adding nice to haves like drag and drop or file sharing which have other solutions already.
But how does it all work though ? Can I drag and drop things from the PC to the Mac ? Or like, if I open a window on the PC (like File Explorer or some browser), can I drag it to the Mac and so on ?
Hope you can help me. I recently bought the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Ultrawide. I have it connected to my MacBook Pro M1 13" through a CalDigit TS4 dock. Thunderbolt from Mac to dock, display-port cable from dock to screen. My problem is, when I'm doing my online seminars, I use MS Teams. I wish to split my screen (two 27" screens in effect), one screen showing my participants, and the other screen showing the content e.g. my virtual white board which I wish to share with the group. The problem is the MacBook Pro M1 won't support two screens apparently, something I only found out later. Do you know how I can manage this? I can't even use the Macbook screen at the same time. If I don't put in in clam-shell mode, the Samsung won't receive the content from my Mac. Please help 🙏
is there any solution to remap keyboard functions like windows CTRL+ALT vs mac CMD+OPTION? It confuses me a lot when I'm switching between the two of them
Do you have a solution for splitting multiple usb devices between a Mac and a pc? I do have a basic 4 port hub split between 2 computers. In order to expand the 4 port hub I was going to daisy chain additional hubs behind it so that when switching the automagic transfer of 10+ usb devices, this would include my digital mixer, I use the usb interface for the sound and would prefer that it switches between both Mac and PC rather than using a separate audio cable.
I can’t image what if your room equipped with our special chair workstation recline cockpit for multi screens …. Adding not only interesting points but also much more comfortable and more impressive and immersive…
Thanks for the instructions! What about limitations? Screen Resolutions and / or Framerates? As Synergy is using WIFI I guess there is also a measureable latency? So i would expect it´s not working in gaming scenarios, right? Thank you!
I use barrier which is a free version and it works great, latency is not a problem for me. Also if it is a issue just have your gaming pc as the main host and not the client.
This seems pretty neat. A question though: What if at any point you want to focus 100% on what's going on in one of the 2 devices? Is there a quick way to just switch to 'Full screen' for just one of them?
Now that is has been 3 years, has anything changed? I'm planning to have a similar set up and wondering if you have discovered new tech to accomplish this. Thank you!
I came across your video today!! Excellent idea. I’ve been searching for a way to keep my Mac Studio and build a gaming pc that can be used on one monitor such as the 49 inch monitor in the video. Your video shows both the Mac and PC on each half of the monitor. What I want to know is can you switch between each one (I.e Mac Studio and PC) independently so that you can use the full 49 inch monitor for either computer??
This is basically what I want to achieve! I am a Mac user at home but my work gave me a Windows laptop and I'd like to be able to doc it to my iMac at home!
For the split screen function, is that simply part of the monitor functions or did u have to install any software? I want to do the same with my work PC and my personal mac but i cannot install any software on my work pc. I am just asking about the monitor, I do have 2 mouses/keyboards. Thanks
Can you show me the back of the dock after you have it completely setup? I'm trying to solve sharing an Opal C1 webcam between two laptops a m1 MacBook Pro and a T-14 Lenovo. Whichever one is thunderbolt 4 connected as the main host on the dock the other machine doesn't recognize any of the other usb plug-ins.
Hi... I have a question. You have two systems on the screen at the same time. One left one right. You would never be "in front" like directly in front of your main work. It would always be either left or right to you. Is that a problem for you? It probably depends on what work you are doing. Would you "shift" your chair to look directly into one of the sides and have the other side as a secondary monitor? If your focus main task is on the left you would probably have to look slight angled into that side and have the other side as a secondary. How do you manage that with a screen that large and displaying tow sources at once?
Not having the stuff you work on right in front is a show stopper, depending on what you work on, for example programming, reading, and writing intensely. When I had 2 24inch monitor setup, I kept one right in front for the main tasks and the 2nd monitor on the side. Using a 34 inch single monitor now.
Some of these apps through the monitors I’ve seen allow for different size split screen even like one being the full screen and the secondary being top right corner or something and with quick commands being able to switch it. Or have only one show or go back to the split screen
Some of these apps through the monitors I’ve seen allow for different size split screen even like one being the full screen and the secondary being top right corner or something and with quick commands being able to switch it. Or have only one show or go back to the split screen
I'd been doing that with multiple 24" monitors for years. Windows on one side, Linux on the other side. I sometimes turn my chair slightly, mostly when using web conferencing or watching videos, or when I can just focus on one machine for a while on a task. Often though, I just sit straight forward, and turn my head slightly because frequent communication (Teams/Outlook) requires me to keep checking on the WIndows machine. When remote work started, I got four monitors. I originally had Windows on the two on the left (bottom and top) with Linux on the right, as that is what I was used to with dual monitors for the previous six years. But then I was finding I was heavily relying on the two bottom monitors. So I switched the inputs and put Windows on the top two monitors and Linux on the bottom two. That's been much better for me because I get to use the Linux workstation more effectively with the two bottom screens. For me it's much more effective to just move my attention to left or right monitor rather than switching between full-screen apps. My upper monitors work well for keeping MS Teams always on top since team communication is expected to be quick responses.
PBP doesn’t affect how synergy works in that it will work exactly the same with separate monitors each connected to a separate computer. It will also work with 3 or more computers, multi monitor setups and different operating systems.
I feel silly asking, but I own all Apple products with the exception of their desktop. I currently have a gaming PC. I'd like to get an iMac but use my windows monitors without purchasing an apple monitor. Do you know if iMac would be compatible with a windows monitor since it has an hdmi port?
Hi Jesse! I have a macbook pro 2019 16 inch and I want to know which wide monitor as my external monitor I can use with my macbook pro. Please let me know! Thank you!
Does thunderbolt support data upstream? So for example if I connect a thunderbolt cable to my gaming laptop will it not only display, but will I be able to use my monitors I0 ports like the usb A ports? Or would I need a usb b cable?
If you have two computers sharing one monitor, is it possible to share the screen of both computers using a screen sharing tool like team viewer or each computer needs to start it’s own session?
one question, can I get magic keyboard or magic mouse working with KVM feature? since windows already able to recognize both pretty well but am not sure this monitor could or I need a usb bluetooth adapter? it'd be great if control PbP by magic mouse & keyboard thanks for your answer
Hi Jesse, I have a Mac Studio connected to Dell U4021QW with Synergy installed. I would like to be able to connect a WIN laptop and to see both WIN screens on the Dell monitor side by side (like in an office using a hub with 2 monitors). Beside this, on a swap I like to switch back to my Mac. Also, I would like to use the Mac keyboard and mouse when using by WIN screens side by side on the Dell monitor. Let me know if you have any advise.
Thanks for the explanation. I am looking for a seamless working setup for my job and my personal work and this would be ideal, especially the mouse and leyboard sharing between both computers.
I've been searching all over how to do this and even went to "The Geek Squad" and they could not help me. You did beyond a phenomenal job in explaining the process! Thank you so much!
Glad you found it helpful!
I've been watching videos about this keyboard and mouse for 2 PCs for almost 2 hours, and yours are THE ONLY ONE with complete explanation, there's always some things missing in other videos. Kudos man!
For anyone who is struggling with a mac and a window laptop to connect it together, I hope this comment can help you out. Try deleting the logitech+ app on macbook, downloading again, and then turn on the firewall. On the option of the firewall settings, choose allow logitech+ incoming connections. I struggled 4 hours w/ that thing and don’t want you to deal w/ it.
random comment but you honestly look so kind and safe. Love how you read comments and take in suggestions.
Thanks!! Always gotta keep you guys in mind 🙏
I started using Synergy at work in 2011. We had a Windows desktop for all the business apps, and a Linux workstation for the development, testing, running virtual machines, etc. It works great for us. Around 2016 we got MacBooks for testing on those as well, but we didn't get an additional monitor, we use the MacBook display directly. Adding the Mac as a third device was easy. Its great not needing to use that crappy Mac keyboard.
Also, Synergy converted its code from opensource to proprietary sometime between 2012 and 2016. Synergy started charging money for the software. However, the original opensource code was branched to form Barrier. Barrier remains opensource. Barrier does not have quite as many features, but all the keyboard/mouse functionality is there. It just lacks the "nice-to-haves" like being able to drag and drop files between the machines, or transfer files.
my mouse is choppy when I switch from my pc to mac, do you have the same problem? do you have a solution for this if you do have that problem?
@@nicolasgaraycochea412 LG has their own software if you buy a LG monitor - it's FANTASTIC
You can drag and drop files between devices? That is awesome
@@jacksonville4932 using Dual Controller you can!
@@nicolasgaraycochea412 This is somehow caused by airport/play/drop. Disable awdl0 device and everything is fixed.
Theres a free (opensource) version of synergy. It's called Barrier.
Thank you
How intensive is it and does it add any latency? Thanks.
@@Skrenja it does add a little bit of latency but not too bad unless you want to do gaming.
Hi guys tech noob here. i want this same set up but my work laptop restrict me from downloading any apps - is there any way around this?
I basically have two separate laptops connected to their own monitors (so two laptops and two monitors in total). I wanted to use the same mouse and keyboard for both without having to always click a button to tell the system I now want to type on the second laptop. Etc.
Any suggestions that can override the need to download an app?
@@WiseEyes313 Buy a kvm switch
Thanks for helping me decide on a monitor. I just got an imac mini, so I needed a good monitor to use for the mini and my pc. It's nice to see someone actually showing it in action for a change. Once again, thanks :). BTW Synergy is awesome as well, as it allows you to copy/paste between both machines
This was sooo helpful. Thank you for posting this. Synergy was way cheaper and easier to use than a keyboard that you need to click the button every time to switch.
Thank you! I've pretty much adopted the same setup and frankly it's unreal to switch so seamlessly between my work and personal computers
Spilt screen option question. Can you switch between two computers displaying at the same time to either one? You are displaying Mac and PC, can u do Mac only, then switch to PC only, and so on? Thx 😊
I would also like to know, can someone explain
1:57 You can't merge two outputs like this. This is like shorting. One driver could be trying to raise the voltage (that's how speaker outputs work, by dialing voltage up and down at audible frequencies) and the other could be actively trying to pull it low. This causes a tug of war between the two and they may even burn each other off. You have to use a mux chip to do this properly. There could be some product that uses a mux chip, use that instead.
in tal caso, posso utilizzare due computer Windows? Sì
I use Synergy to share single keyboard/mouse with 2 PC and 1 Mac (and sometimes Raspberry Pi as well). I DON'T recommend audio splitter! Instead, use the headphone out of mac to line in of PC, and then enable monitoring in windows audio. The better solution would be to use a simple audio mixer like Behringer, which costs around $80+, but well worth the price.
The audio mixer is very useful here. Not just to make fast adjustments to the volume of each, but also in sound clarity. Due to the capacitance/inductance of having the output stage of two sources being connected together, it does weird things with the frequency response. Imagine a multi-band equalizer where someone decides to just crank one way up, and another one way low, but the rest are all in the middle. It generally sounds muffled but may have prominent high pitch sounds that are not desirable.
Thank you so much
I'm thinking of having a Mac/PC hybrid setup similar to yours, and Synergy is going to make my life so much easier.
can u also share files as well. Can u click stuff from one computer and drag it to the next?
Thanks man for the Synergy recommendation, it works beautifully!
Imagine playing val with this setup, and watching quick lineups if your main is taken. Perfect !😁
But in this case server needs to be always on or at least on when you want to use second PC. I recently dealt with this problem myself but I had an added computer of my significant other who could also connect to the dock. I solved it using a KVM (usb only).
Set up
2 Monitors
1 Dell Docking station ( For any laptop to come and use desk)
1 Desktop PC
1 KVM switch
Desk top and Docking station connected to both monitors in independent inputs. They both connect the USB to the KVM and all my USB peripherals are connected to the KVM ( Keyboard, Mouse, Headphone USB dongle). I opted not to go for a more fancy KVM with HDMI multiplexing since the monitors had plenty of inputs and getting the best performance for the video output requires more high end KVMs. Whenever I adopt some speakers on the desk I will incorporate the 3.3mm Jack splitter or find alternative solution. Maybe with more high end KVM if I don’t need to use at same time.
if you plug in keyboard/mouse/other usb peripherals to the dock, how does the laptop and desktop pc share them? what cable goes from dock to PC to use all the USB stuff? and what about ethernet cable?
following. I've been rewatching to see how the pc gets access to the peripherals
Thanks for the information and LOVE Synergy!!!!!! Game changer!!
Thanks man! I def gotta try that audio setup and synergy setup. I've been looking for a simple and inexpensive way to do this. Super thankful bro!
Glad I could help!
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Thanks, buddy! Fantastic job and thank you for clearing this up. I am building a Threadripper PC machine for my 3D workflow, but I do not want to stop using a MAC setup. To add to your Synergy setup, this is also a fantastic program if your PC is located in another location altogether or perhaps in a different room from where you usually work. I think I will be keeping my PC in the freezer :)))
If you’re using an LG monitor, they have a program called Dual Controller. It lets you manage preset window layouts and you can do everything synergy does.
I havent been able to get it working on my LG38wn95c... do you know how to set up dual controller with it?
@@coryharris18 as far as I know you just install the program “OnScreen Control” and probably have to restart the pc and that’s it.
so you're saying, no need for synergy? it'll let your mouse flow from Mac to Pc smoothly?
@@Diamondblend unless something has changed, yes it lets your mouse flow between Windows and Mac smoothly.
@@somdobomk sweet. thanks!
Thanks for this! Very helpful.
I like how I can see wires in the background . Great setup. Unfortunately can’t do this with my work computer
Can we split screens using any Smart LED TV instead of using an ultra wide monitor ?
Microsoft's Mouse without Borders works much the same as Synergy...but it's free. I have an MX Keys and MX3 connected by bluetooth to both my work laptop and personal PC. They switch to whichever monitor you are moving to. You can also cut and paste, etc between devices.
Yes, however Mouse Without Borders only works on Windows. If you want to use a Windows computer and a Mac (or even Linux) you have to choose something else.
In such case Synergy is a perfect choice.
Great setup! Is it possible to use the full monitor or rather the "two monitors" on one machine and switch between them? So I mainly work on them for different tasks at different times not simultaneously. Would be awesome to switch from mac to windows on the full display with just a button or something
How would I set it up so that I can use a PC to display on two monitors and then switch to MAC to display on those same two monitors? Instead of having one on each side.
This was super helpful, thank you! Synergy should sponsor you! They made some coin off of me!
IF one PC has a time tracker on it, will the time tracker capture activity done on both PCs since they're sharing displays?
What would be a good way to connect audio from both computers to a universal audio Apollo interface?
Thank you for this break down!
amazing tutorial,very detailed and informative,thanks for your sharing
My question is: in case you want to use the mouse on the mac monitor to migrate to the monitor connected to windows, is it necessary that the application that recognizes such monitors can always be connected to the internet? In case you don't have internet access, can you still migrate from one monitor to the other?
No, with synergy you always need internet
question regarding the mouse moving screen to screen like synergy.. how else can you move the mouse/keyboard from screens? You clicked your mouse to switch, what are other options? I’ve only found the kvm option by clicking on my monitor and have the transfer happen… but no smooth screen to screen transfer
I know it's a pretty old video, but maybe I'll get a answer. When using this synergy and the PC is the server, are mouse and keyboard working for the macbook when the PC is off or does it always have to be turned on? Btw great video
Great video, Thank you for making this
Thanks Jesse! Synergy was exactly what I was needing for switching smoothly between computers. Logitech flow is not that accurate!
Thank you for your video !
I do not understand how you can connect your mouse and keyboard to both pc and macbook ? Could you please show us a photo of the detailed cable management of your PC and your dock ? that would be very helpfull
I've been using Synergy since about 2008. There is a free version (actually a few I think) and I just use that. I have a Windows desktop hooked up to 3 4k monitors, and an M1 mini hooked up to QHD and WSXGA displays and use Synergy to connect them. It isn't perfect as some keys don't get passed through (Windows Print Screen key doesn't pass through for example), and I have to hit the key on the Windows keyboard but there are only a few like that. What I would really love is macOS Spaces where you can flip between Windows and macOS on the same monitor.
Agree, if your outputs are not protected, using a splitter you are sending electricity to your output of your other computer and vica versa.
Sending el to an output is a dangerous thing. You might smoke your output amps in your audio ouput devices.
There are multiple active solutions that will resolve this issue available. Other examples:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stereo-Audio-Signal-Mixer-Board-Mix-2-way-4-way-Input-1-way-Output-DC-5-12V-New/264425089409
www.markertek.com/product/ses-ez-mix-01/sescom-ses-ez-mix-01-two-channel-stereo-audio-mixer-with-separate-volume-control-two-3-5mm-inputs-one-3-5mm-output
Barrier is the opensource package that was forked from the original Synergy just before they turned the license proprietary. It supports Windows (XP and later), Mac, Linux, RaspberryPI, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, up to 16 devices concurrently. It supports the all the keyboard and mouse functions, plus clipboard sharing. They say they focus on just the core functionality, make sure it works well, rather than adding nice to haves like drag and drop or file sharing which have other solutions already.
@@javaman2883 Yup. And save it if you find it as there's no guarantee that it will be easy to find forever.
how would this work with streaming wont the audio mess you up ?
But how does it all work though ? Can I drag and drop things from the PC to the Mac ? Or like, if I open a window on the PC (like File Explorer or some browser), can I drag it to the Mac and so on ?
Hope you can help me. I recently bought the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Ultrawide. I have it connected to my MacBook Pro M1 13" through a CalDigit TS4 dock. Thunderbolt from Mac to dock, display-port cable from dock to screen. My problem is, when I'm doing my online seminars, I use MS Teams. I wish to split my screen (two 27" screens in effect), one screen showing my participants, and the other screen showing the content e.g. my virtual white board which I wish to share with the group. The problem is the MacBook Pro M1 won't support two screens apparently, something I only found out later. Do you know how I can manage this? I can't even use the Macbook screen at the same time. If I don't put in in clam-shell mode, the Samsung won't receive the content from my Mac. Please help 🙏
so underrated channel
is there any solution to remap keyboard functions like windows CTRL+ALT vs mac CMD+OPTION? It confuses me a lot when I'm switching between the two of them
Question: I have 2 Monitor and 2 Laptop each connected to their own Monitor. Will the synergy setup work with two different monitor?
What will you do in case if your server PC is shutdown? It won't work on client side right?
Do you have a solution for splitting multiple usb devices between a Mac and a pc? I do have a basic 4 port hub split between 2 computers. In order to expand the 4 port hub I was going to daisy chain additional hubs behind it so that when switching the automagic transfer of 10+ usb devices, this would include my digital mixer, I use the usb interface for the sound and would prefer that it switches between both Mac and PC rather than using a separate audio cable.
I can’t image what if your room equipped with our special chair workstation recline cockpit for multi screens …. Adding not only interesting points but also much more comfortable and more impressive and immersive…
Is it possible to use 1 ultra wide monitor instead of dual monitors in windows to get the same advantages as having 2 monitors?
Is it possible to switch and run one computer at a time using this dock? If not, is there a device you would recommend that will do that?
Did this work with ipad !?
What happens if only laptop is open?how will synergy/monitor handle that?
Why don't you run all of your windows cables into the docking station as well, instead of only cables for the MacBook?
Would you happen to remember which isolation pads you used for your speakers?
With Synergy can you use Touch ID if you are controlling two Macs?
Hi Jesse, will your client see the 2nd monitor while you are on zoom?
Can you control brightness independently on both sides of monitor?
Can you run each system on full monitor mode as well as split screen? I have yet to see any one show that functionality in their videos.
Yes!
Hi there! Can I use a magic track pad instead a mouse and works for both Mac and PC?
Is there ability to share screen instead of splitting screens? I have dual monitors and KVM allows to share both screens along with mouse and keyboard
How about latency? For gaming. Can I use this Dock for my pc type C(i will use gpu display port to monitor! But laptop hdmi will come from type C USB)
Can you connect the MacBook via the USB C and Windows via HDMI and have the Picture By Picture functionality?
You can use logitech option (flow).it have similar feature of synergy
Thanks for the instructions! What about limitations? Screen Resolutions and / or Framerates? As Synergy is using WIFI I guess there is also a measureable latency? So i would expect it´s not working in gaming scenarios, right? Thank you!
I use barrier which is a free version and it works great, latency is not a problem for me. Also if it is a issue just have your gaming pc as the main host and not the client.
This seems pretty neat. A question though: What if at any point you want to focus 100% on what's going on in one of the 2 devices? Is there a quick way to just switch to 'Full screen' for just one of them?
What wood panel do you use on your desk to support the monitor+ergotron weight?
What monitor stand are you using for this 49inch monitor? and would you recommend it?
Now that is has been 3 years, has anything changed? I'm planning to have a similar set up and wondering if you have discovered new tech to accomplish this. Thank you!
I came across your video today!! Excellent idea. I’ve been searching for a way to keep my Mac Studio and build a gaming pc that can be used on one monitor such as the 49 inch monitor in the video. Your video shows both the Mac and PC on each half of the monitor. What I want to know is can you switch between each one (I.e Mac Studio and PC) independently so that you can use the full 49 inch monitor for either computer??
Did you find an answer to this? Thanks
This is basically what I want to achieve! I am a Mac user at home but my work gave me a Windows laptop and I'd like to be able to doc it to my iMac at home!
What is the purpose of the Thunderbolt Dock?
Do you need internet with wifi or can it work with just wifi??
As long as both computers are connected to internet it should work
Damn I was hoping it would work without internet just incase mine cuts out and I still got wifi going.... Thanks for reply appreciate it 👍
Does M1 Macbook Pro work with this Anker Tunderbolt device?
Which cable do you use to plug the thunderbolt dock to the PC itself?
For the split screen function, is that simply part of the monitor functions or did u have to install any software? I want to do the same with my work PC and my personal mac but i cannot install any software on my work pc. I am just asking about the monitor, I do have 2 mouses/keyboards. Thanks
It was part of the monitor functions, any super ultra wide should have this function
Can you show me the back of the dock after you have it completely setup? I'm trying to solve sharing an Opal C1 webcam between two laptops a m1 MacBook Pro and a T-14 Lenovo. Whichever one is thunderbolt 4 connected as the main host on the dock the other machine doesn't recognize any of the other usb plug-ins.
You can use Barrier which is a free fork from Synergy.
Can I connect two iMacs ?? I want to use an older Mac computer as a second screen for my new iMac computer. How do I do it?
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Thanks for great explanation, I've just one question please.. Is Anker docking station compitable with Mac book pro M1?!
Why you need Synergy if that monitor has the Dual Control software .. doesn't that work the same?
Hi... I have a question. You have two systems on the screen at the same time. One left one right. You would never be "in front" like directly in front of your main work. It would always be either left or right to you. Is that a problem for you? It probably depends on what work you are doing. Would you "shift" your chair to look directly into one of the sides and have the other side as a secondary monitor? If your focus main task is on the left you would probably have to look slight angled into that side and have the other side as a secondary. How do you manage that with a screen that large and displaying tow sources at once?
Not having the stuff you work on right in front is a show stopper, depending on what you work on, for example programming, reading, and writing intensely. When I had 2 24inch monitor setup, I kept one right in front for the main tasks and the 2nd monitor on the side. Using a 34 inch single monitor now.
Some of these apps through the monitors I’ve seen allow for different size split screen even like one being the full screen and the secondary being top right corner or something and with quick commands being able to switch it. Or have only one show or go back to the split screen
Some of these apps through the monitors I’ve seen allow for different size split screen even like one being the full screen and the secondary being top right corner or something and with quick commands being able to switch it. Or have only one show or go back to the split screen
I'd been doing that with multiple 24" monitors for years. Windows on one side, Linux on the other side. I sometimes turn my chair slightly, mostly when using web conferencing or watching videos, or when I can just focus on one machine for a while on a task. Often though, I just sit straight forward, and turn my head slightly because frequent communication (Teams/Outlook) requires me to keep checking on the WIndows machine.
When remote work started, I got four monitors. I originally had Windows on the two on the left (bottom and top) with Linux on the right, as that is what I was used to with dual monitors for the previous six years. But then I was finding I was heavily relying on the two bottom monitors. So I switched the inputs and put Windows on the top two monitors and Linux on the bottom two. That's been much better for me because I get to use the Linux workstation more effectively with the two bottom screens. For me it's much more effective to just move my attention to left or right monitor rather than switching between full-screen apps. My upper monitors work well for keeping MS Teams always on top since team communication is expected to be quick responses.
umm... move your monitor to the left?
what screen arm are you using in this video and what monitor?
Thanks for the video
Hey Jesse. Great content! Do you need a monitor that supports PIP/PBP inorder to use Synergy with 1 monitor?
PBP doesn’t affect how synergy works in that it will work exactly the same with separate monitors each connected to a separate computer. It will also work with 3 or more computers, multi monitor setups and different operating systems.
Would this work with dual monitors and only one connected to the macbook? Any changes to the setup needed in that situation?
Thanks so much for the vid, makes it so much easier. One question though, does this work with 2 monitors rather than 1 ultra-wide? Thank you
I feel silly asking, but I own all Apple products with the exception of their desktop. I currently have a gaming PC. I'd like to get an iMac but use my windows monitors without purchasing an apple monitor. Do you know if iMac would be compatible with a windows monitor since it has an hdmi port?
Hi Jesse! I have a macbook pro 2019 16 inch and I want to know which wide monitor as my external monitor I can use with my macbook pro. Please let me know! Thank you!
Can you drag window from each computer into the other? I don’t really see the point in this if you can’t use them in sync with each other.
hey bro.does it affects your monitor when using it at the same time?
Does thunderbolt support data upstream? So for example if I connect a thunderbolt cable to my gaming laptop will it not only display, but will I be able to use my monitors I0 ports like the usb A ports? Or would I need a usb b cable?
If you have two computers sharing one monitor, is it possible to share the screen of both computers using a screen sharing tool like team viewer or each computer needs to start it’s own session?
one question, can I get magic keyboard or magic mouse working with KVM feature? since windows already able to recognize both pretty well but am not sure this monitor could or I need a usb bluetooth adapter?
it'd be great if control PbP by magic mouse & keyboard
thanks for your answer
Love this so much!! thanks for this tutorial! Was thinking how to set things up for my future setup!! You the best bro!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Glad I could help!
is this (sharing knm) ale with the monitor displaying only one computer at a time vs how you've shown with the monitor split?
Does your mouse and keyboard still work on your Mac (client) if your PC (server) is turned off?
yeah, I wanna know that too!
No it doesn’t. The serve needs to be on
Hi Jesse, I have a Mac Studio connected to Dell U4021QW with Synergy installed. I would like to be able to connect a WIN laptop and to see both WIN screens on the Dell monitor side by side (like in an office using a hub with 2 monitors). Beside this, on a swap I like to switch back to my Mac. Also, I would like to use the Mac keyboard and mouse when using by WIN screens side by side on the Dell monitor. Let me know if you have any advise.
Awesome setup! Is it also work if I use 1 monitor? I wanna have one keyboard and mouse for both my mba and pc
Thanks for the explanation. I am looking for a seamless working setup for my job and my personal work and this would be ideal, especially the mouse and leyboard sharing between both computers.