ShareMouse is an easy-to-use application that allows you to remotely control two or more computers at the same time with the same mouse and keyboard. Besides that, you can drag and drop files and synchronize the clipboard among your computers.
To operate the program you just need to install the application on each computer that you want to control remotely. You can also configure the Windows firewall and install the application as a Windows service for UAC support (User Account Control). The advantage is that each computer where the program is installed can remotely control the others.
Another advantage is that the program automatically detects when the program is installed on another computer, so you just move the mouse into the direction of the other monitor to remotely control the other computer. If the direction is the opposite, you can open the Monitor Manager and drag the monitor to the correct position. By default the inactive monitors are dimmed.
In the Settings window you can adjust different parameters. You can use hotkeys to quickly jump to the other monitor(s); change the lightness of the inactive monitors; set a panic hot key; set a UDP port for the program's communication; add a password for accessing the remote computers; and encrypt the network traffic to avoid intrusions - this option may slow down the performance.
v2.0.56 [Apr 11, 2013]
New features in ShareMouse v2
We have listened carefully and impemented many exciting new features with this brand-new ShareMouse version:
Support for latest operating systems
Windows 8 & Mac OSX 10.9 Mavericks
ShareMouse now supports Microsoft Windows 8 and latest Mac OSX 10.9 ("Mavericks").
No more accidental monitor switching
Unwanted monitor transitions can now be prevented. You can configure ShareMouse that holding the CTRL, ALT or SHIFT key is required while travelling between monitors.
Prevent accidental monitor switching
Improved Remote Control
ShareMouse v2 now allows you to remote control non-elevated and elevated applications. What sounds like a matter of course actually isn't on Windows.
Windows Vista introduced "User Account Control" (UAC) and the "Secured Desktop" which temporarily dims the entire screeen:
ShareMouse can remote control UAC dialogs
ShareMouse now supports remote controlling those secured dialogs and user elevated application windows.
Drag & Drop files and folders between computers
ShareMouse is the first application world-wide that allows you to drag & drop files and folders between Windows and Mac computers:
drag & drop folders
Exchanging data between computers never has been easier. Especially between Mac and Windows.
You can also drag & drop files between applications with different credentials (admin vs. user level).
Automatic monitor profiles
ShareMouse has become smarter when you use a computer in different loctions, for example, a laptop in your office and at home.
ShareMouse automatically detects the workplace the computer is used and recalls the corresponding monitor configuration. No more manual monitor-rearrangement whenever you travel with your PC.
Support for Multimedia keys
Multi media keys
ShareMouse now allows you to remotely control your media player and volume with the special multimedia keys (play, stop, fast forward/rewind, volume up/down).
Additional new features
CTRL-ALT-DEL can be sent to a remote Windows PC.
The network adapater can now be selected.
Combined 32- and 64 bit Mac OSX installation file.
Optimized mouse cursor precision and performance.
Scroll-speed is now customizable on each computer.
CTRL-clicking the task tray icon now temporarily disables ShareMouse.
ShareMouse can now be configured not to cancel remote control if you touch the remote controlled input decives.
Excellent tool for remotely controlling other computers. It allows you to establish a secure connection to another computer and view programs in text mode
