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Gunther · Jan 19, 2005

Hello, first time poster here. I am wondering how you would connect one mouse to control two seperate computers? I've herd that it can be done with a "blue tube mouse" I dont know if it is any different from a regular mouse, I looked it up on google, it didnt show any pictures, just a button to buy them lol. Anyways I am wondering if there is a tutorial anywere that would explain to me how to do this?

SolidxSnake · Jan 19, 2005

you need a KVM switch.. then you can plug 1 keyboard, monitor and mouse to 2 computers, and control each with a switch

SB911 · Jan 19, 2005

Here is the one I use..... http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/kvm2kit.html

You just hit the scroll lock button twice to switch over to the other machine, one keyboard , monitor, and mouse, 2 towers. As you see it has the cables attached to it already, been using it for awhile and haven't had any troubles.

Atheus · Jan 19, 2005

"blue tube mouse"

do ya mean a bluetooth mouse? if you get a wireless mouse it can presumably control 2 computers...

jabaro · Jan 19, 2005

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four4875 · Jan 19, 2005

i guess a blueTOOTH mouse could control 2 comps at the same time if they both have recievers plugged in. same with any wireless mouse tho. i reccomend a KVM switch tho (keyboard video mouse) if you want to use 2 computers with one set of KB mouse and monitor. i use one to switch between my main comp and my server, works liek a charm. as above, i jsut have to hit scroll lock twice then up or down or the numbers 1 or 2.

threeme2189 · Jan 20, 2005

cool idea and good solutions good luck with it

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Mr.Guvernment · Jan 20, 2005

four4875 said:
i guess a blueTOOTH mouse could control 2 comps at the same time if they both have recievers plugged in. same with any wireless mouse tho. i reccomend a KVM switch tho (keyboard video mouse) if you want to use 2 computers with one set of KB mouse and monitor. i use one to switch between my main comp and my server, works liek a charm. as above, i jsut have to hit scroll lock twice then up or down or the numbers 1 or 2.

they would have to run on seprate frequencies..... to seperate each computer and not interfere with one another

Gunther · Jan 21, 2005

Yeah, my bad on the blue tube, just a laps of memory I guess, anyways thanks for your replies, the only other question I would have, is how would I set seperate frequencies, and what exactly does it mean to do so?

slayer99 · Jan 21, 2005

Welcome to the Forums!!

Kvm swiitchs are cool, whats the best place to get them from?

Mr.Guvernment · Jan 21, 2005

Gunther said:
Yeah, my bad on the blue tube, just a laps of memory I guess, anyways thanks for your replies, the only other question I would have, is how would I set seperate frequencies, and what exactly does it mean to do so?

i dont beleive you can - aswell i dont think you can buy JUST the receiver that plugs into your computer - you need to buy the mouse / keyboard with it - your best bet is a KVM switch.

celeron648fx · Jan 22, 2005

Buy another mouse? $5 dude

neonblingbling · Jan 22, 2005

celeron648fx said:
Buy another mouse? $5 dude

But then you need a new monitor, new mouse, and wutcha know, new speakers and what not. More than $5, expecially when you need to buy a new desk to fit everything.

aftermath · Jan 22, 2005

You could use ultra vnc for free! Do u have a lan?

Mr.Guvernment · Jan 22, 2005

^^^ that options as well..lol

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