Microsoft Garage Mouse without Borders

AndreTen · 10 Apr 2019

klepp0906 said:

yes, bi-directional works for me as well. Was inquiring if that was the case in multiplicity. Irrelevant if i could fix the copy/paste behavior and hide the icon in MWB though.

cant win em all :P

Can't check now .. I would get strange question if install something like this on my wife's PC

But it should work just the same on multiple machines

klepp0906 · 10 Apr 2019

AndreTen said:

Can't check now .. I would get strange question if install something like this on my wife's PC

But it should work just the same on multiple machines

lol. yea im just concerned its rudementary/basic similar to the first synergy, and barriers or other non dynamic kvm that function off a designated server and client pc's. That would be fine if i simply needed 1 pc to control the rest - but as indicated i move around quite a bit, and i'd have to move quite a bit more if not for the ability to have another pc's peripherals take over as server dynamically so to speak.

AndreTen · 10 Apr 2019

klepp0906 said:

lol. yea im just concerned its rudementary/basic similar to the first synergy, and barriers or other non dynamic kvm that function off a designated server and client pc's. That would be fine if i simply needed 1 pc to control the rest - but as indicated i move around quite a bit, and i'd have to move quite a bit more if not for the ability to have another pc's peripherals take over as server dynamically so to speak.

Well, ... it is quick install.. test would reveal this. But I bet it's the same. Only one thing - I would try to remember PC's numbers and switch by shortcuts. Scrolling mouse over multiple display could be pain in the ***

AndreTen · 16 May 2021

MWB was updated to new version. News was out some time ago, but for a couple of weeks links pointed to old version.
Also Note on the first page, that you have to use the same version on both (all) computers is not true, at least not with version I use (latest 2.2.1.xxx and 2.1.5.xx)
I have successfully updated other computers (with older version) to the new one with the help of new MWB

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Try3 · 20 May 2021

@AndreTen,

I have noticed that my MouseWithoutBorders computers can control each other when they are merely connected to the internet [for which, as a public network, each computer is set to be non-discoverable].

The [default] WD Firewall setting for MouseWithoutBorders is to allow it on both Private & Public networks.

Is this behaviour the same with your computers?

My concern is that MwoB must be exploiting some method for discovering my computers on a public network and that others might be able to use the same mechanism.

Denis

AndreTen · 20 May 2021

Try3 said:

@AndreTen,

I have noticed that my MouseWithoutBorders computers can control each other when they are merely connected to the internet [for which, as a public network, each computer is set to be non-discoverable].

The [default] WD Firewall setting for MouseWithoutBorders is to allow it on both Private & Public networks.

Is this behaviour the same with your computers?

My concern is that MwoB must be exploiting some method for discovering my computers on a public network and that others might be able to use the same mechanism.

Denis

Denis, I have my computers on local, private network. Didn't even try to connect them over different subnets. Think this is the basic layout that was concerned when developing MWB.

Honestly... no idea. Programmers sure know a lot about Windows system...

Try3 · 20 May 2021

Andre,

OK. Thanks for replying anyway.

And I meant to say well done some time ago for your second medal.

Well done,
Denis

Raex-D · 01 Sep 2021

Does anyone else experience speed issues when connected to slave devices? When I switch to other monitor the speed is so fast. Even with the relative option it doesn't work for me apparently, it's still way too fast. Yes I tried lowering the speed of the pointer but it's still not slow enough for normal usage. I have to move the mouse very carefully so I can use it at all.

hdmi · 01 Sep 2021

Raex-D said:

Does anyone else experience speed issues when connected to slave devices? When I switch to other monitor the speed is so fast. Even with the relative option it doesn't work for me apparently, it's still way too fast. Yes I tried lowering the speed of the pointer but it's still not slow enough for normal usage. I have to move the mouse very carefully so I can use it at all.

Yes, it has speed issues and sometimes it actually even gets stuck so it needs to be restarted. 11 years ago I ditched Mouse Without Borders in favor of Input Director.

Snugglebugs · 01 Sep 2021

Raex-D said:

Does anyone else experience speed issues when connected to slave devices? When I switch to other monitor the speed is so fast. Even with the relative option it doesn't work for me apparently, it's still way too fast. Yes I tried lowering the speed of the pointer but it's still not slow enough for normal usage. I have to move the mouse very carefully so I can use it at all.

Strange! I have been using MWB for three years with a mix of Win 7 and Win 10 PCs with only one problem. At times the setup for my mouse that I use with my left hand switched buttons depending on whether MWB was in use or not. I discovered that some specialist mouse software from Logitech needed tweaking. I never cured it, but by choosing MWB to always start whether or not I would be using it patched up the conflict.
I suggest you check if you have different mouse software in use.