
Or, you may interference with other people’s computer. But, make sure don’t run the tool on the computers that are not in the same room at the same time. All happens without any user’s interactive. It effortlessly detects any of the computers that have ShareMouse running and automatically senses what the monitor layout would be. One of the beauty of this tool is its configuration-free monitor layout sensing feature. It works fine on all form factors that run either Windows XP/Vista/7, both 32-bit and 64-bit, or Mac OSX Snow Leopard/Lion. ShareMouse is a completely free tool that also offers a portable version for both Windows and Mac, which comes very handy. There is also no limitation how many computers and monitors are going to sharing. Not like Mouse Without Board that only works between Windows systems, ShareMouse also works on a hybrid network that contains both Windows and Mac OSX systems. ShareMouse is another feature rich tool that shares one set of keyboard and mouse across multiple computers on the same network. There are even KVM switches that can share a monitor between computers, but I have no idea how well that might work with an iPad.We have covered a couple of nice keyboard-mouse sharing tools before, Synergy and more lately the Mouse Without Board. Amazon site, but search for KVM switches and you’ll find something. There are lots of USB switch hubs available. And because I’m using it via a powered hub, the iPad also stays charged, and is connected to my audio interface, speakers, etc.

The trackpad and keyboard are instantly available on the iPad. With this setup, I hook my iPad up to its USB-C dock, as usual, and whenever I want to use the keyboard and trackpad, I just reach behind the Mac and press the button. I have the hub clipped to the stand of my iMac, with the second cable running to a USB-C dock I use for the iPad. On the other side are two more USB A ports, and you use these with the supplied USB A-to-A cables to connect to your Mac and your iPad. The hub packs four USB A ports on one side, into which you can plug your keyboard, mouse and trackpad. I have my keyboard and Magic Trackpad 2 hooked up to the above-mentioned USB 2.0 switcher hub. USB keyboard and trackpad switcher for iPad and Mac This Ugreen switcher works fine, but any old switcher will do the trick.
