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To stop the server quickly, right-click the top panel and create a new launcher.To start the server quickly, right-click the top panel and create a new launcher.Shortcuts for Starting and Stopping the Ubuntu Server To switch between Mac and PC now hit the control key twice. You should now be able to use your Ubuntu desktop’s keyboard and mouse with your Windows laptop. First, I established my 'hot key' for toggling between the Mac and the PC by clear, - key, release - key, release clear (needs to be done quickly in about two seconds).With the “Use another computer’s shared keyboard and mouse” radio button checked, type the IP address of the server (Ubuntu) and click start.Synergys -f -conf /home/username/.nfĬonnecting the Windows Client to the Server Open up a terminal window and type the following code to run the server:.After configuring that, select “Use another computer’s shared keyboard and mouse”.Once there, add your computers’ hostnames and then set the same left and right settings as before.

Select “Share this computer’s mouse and keyboard” in order to access the configuration screen.Run the installer and then run Synergy.

Visit the Synergy website and download the Windows version that suits your computer.

(Note that just because a mouse or keyboard appears in Logitech Options doesn’t mean it’s compatible with Flow.) You’ll need to use your mouse or keyboard’s multi-device functionality to pair it with all the computers, one at a time.Download, Install and Configure Synergy On Windows Once the program is installed, it should detect any compatible Logitech products automatically. Just download the installer and follow the on-screen instructions-in Windows double-click the install file, in macOS drag it into the Applications folder. It’s pretty handy software even without this feature, allowing for gesture control and custom key bindings. If you haven’t already, download and install Logitech Options from this link on all the computers you wish to connect via Flow. If your devices aren’t compatible, you’ll need to use something like Synergy instead-otherwise, read on.

Logitech Unifying USB dongles for all your devices, or Bluetooth in the connected PCs.

(You do not need a compatible Logitech keyboard though, just a mouse-see the last section of this guide for more info.)

For seamless keyboard switching, you’ll also need a compatible Logitech keyboard, which includes the K780, K380, K375s, and MK 850 keyboards. At the time of writing, the compatible models are the MX Master 2S, MX Anywhere 2S, M585, and M720 Triathlon mice. They need to be on the same local network. Two or more PCs, running either Windows or macOS.