Questions tagged [multiple-computers]
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Wired gigabit network to wireless G
I am considering setting up a wired network for part of my house, but because of the layout of my house, I am unable to connect the wired part directly to the wireless router/cable modem. I'd love to ...
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Using multiple PCs with Windows effectively?
I read an article on using multiple PCs with Ubuntu recently: 5 ways to make using multiple computers and devices more efficient with Ubuntu
And was wondering if there's anything like that in Windows....
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Itunes library on multiple computers
We have our Itunes library stored on our Macbook. My son has an ipod classic that he has uploaded with a good amount of music from our library. He is going away to college and wants the ability to ...
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Multiple usable computers with only one CPU
A long long time ago, I saw there was a software for ubuntu that would let users attach two keyboards, two mice, two screens and then associate the hardware with the software. Then it would let people ...
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Hooking up kb+mouse via aorus gigabyte fv43u to PC and laptop
I have bought aorus gigabyte fv43u monitor that features a kvm switch. It has 2 usb 3 type A downstream ports and 1 usb 3 type B upstream port. I have a stationary PC and laptop that I would like to ...
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Remote Hard Drive
Our family uses only laptops and smartphones for our current computing needs. I am an amateur photographer, and need to store large amounts of data on a hard drive. While I could get external hard ...
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How do I share two monitors, one mouse, and one keyboard between one Mac and two PCs?
I have the following machines that I would like to share two monitors:
A Macbook Pro with two thunderbolt display ports
A Windows PC for work with one HDMI and one VGA port
A Windows gaming PC with ...
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Switching between Gaming Desktop and Office Laptop
The situation:
Currently I'm running Windows 10 on my Desktop with
Logitech G910
Logitech G700s
Logitech G930
2x BenQ RL2455HM
At the same time I'm working with Ubuntu 16.04 using my HP EliteBook ...
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How to prevent Dell desktop from making a chime whenever my monitor goes to sleep?
I have a Windows 10 Dell desktop which makes a chime whenever its monitor goes to sleep.
The monitor is shared with another PC and the Dell is connected via a DP-HDMI cable. The Dell also has an ...
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2 monitors for 2 computers and one keyboard/mouse
So I'm planning on building a new setup, and I'm having a little trouble in getting my head around a couple of things. To simplify things, my setup will have 2 monitors, 1 desktop and 1 work laptop, ...
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EIZO monitor with an integrated KVM switch loses the USB connection to the mouse and keyboard after standby mode
How can I avoid windows being rearranged when I use my KVM switch?
@Ramhoud:
You wrote: "...Your KVM obviously doesn’t do this." Is this a KVM problem or a Windows one. I have the same ...
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Is there a way to have my mouse operate on 2 different monitors/computers at the same exact time?
I’d like to know if there’s a way I can perfectly sync (or close enough at least) my mouse on 2 different computers/monitors (preferably computers) at once. Essentially I want to mirror my mouse on 2 ...
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How do I get many computers acting as one [duplicate]
I have some old computers [Apple Blueberry, IBook G4, 2010 MacBook pro] that I was given that don't have a use right now. I want to run a Minecraft server on them, but they do not have enough power ...
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Connect 2 computers to 1 printer
What the title says.
So what i have:
1 modem
1 router (Linksys E1200)
1 printer (hp deskjet ink advantage 3835)
1 (A)PC with windows xp on it (don't ask why)
1 (B)PC with windows 10
How these parts ...
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Switch between many computers on a projector
I want to project the display from one computer of a set of 4-10 and be able to switch between which is showing the screen on the projector quickly (seconds).
I've been looking at HDMI-switches which ...
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