Karl Kernaghan 0 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 I have 2 computers and 2 monitors, but use dual screens on each. Is there a way that I can stop the mouse from moving between computers and only use a key combo? This is causing me to loose the mouse quite often. My current setup: 2 computers running Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (MacPro 1, 1 and Lenovo ThinkPad) 2 Monitors (both are connected to each computer so each has dual screens) Synergy Version: 1.8.8-stable-25a8cb2 The MacPro is the server and using ethernet The ThinkPad is the client and using WiFI Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Suarez 107 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 That's totally possible @Karl Kernaghan!  What hotkey would you want to use in switching? Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Kernaghan 0 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) @Paul Suarez Currently I am using CTRL + ALT + Left and Right arrow keys to switch between the 2 computers. These hot keys are working great. However, when I switch between computers I am also switching the display inputs on each monitor, as each computer needs dual monitors and I'd rather not have 4 displays. The mouse still travels between computers if I get to the edge of the screen. So I'm hoping that we have a way to "lock" the keyboard and mouse to a computer when using the hotkeys and not move between computers using the mouse. Edited July 31, 2017 by Karl Kernaghan Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Kernaghan 0 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 I found a solution. Enabling "Switch after waiting" and setting the value to 9999 achieves the functionality that I am looking for. Could this be added to a future release update? The ability to only switch with a hotkey? From the screenshot you'll see that there is a bit of room to fit the option in. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Suarez 107 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 You can actually do that right now by not setting the two screens to sit beside each other in Screens and links tab. Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Kernaghan 0 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Awesome. I'll check that out. Link to post Share on other sites
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