Is there a way to connect three computers using DeskHop?
DeskHop – Fast Desktop Switching
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#262Earlier quoted context omitted.
If you want a proper kvm, see the offering from level1techs/wendell (not affiliated, just a satisfied customer) at https://www.store.level1techs.com/products/hardware I used one with 4x dual dp switching at home to run desktop with linux, pcie passthrough gaming vm on same machine and my work laptop via a dell thunderbolt dock connected to it. Works extremely well, with modern features tested for (gsync, high refresh…
I get how the Linux desktop and the Work Laptop would work in this setup. But how does the KVM come into play for the Gaming VM when it is on the same host?
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#263Earlier quoted context omitted.
At least in Android you can pull the slider up for finer control, though every now and then they tweak how well this works so YMMV
Same on iOS
I doubt there's any Android exclusive feature to apps developed by Google. Sometimes feels like they even prioritise iOS over Android.
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#264Good to note that it doesn't require client software to detect edges. > To get the mouse cursor to magically jump across, the mouse hid report descriptor was changed to use absolute coordinates and then the mouse reports (that still come in relative movements) accumulate internally, keeping the accurate tally on the position. So it works like synergykm / barrier, without clipboard features and without client software…
Would that completely break down if your cursor is moved by something other than the mouse? (An automation script, a game that locks the cursor to the middle of the screen, etc.)
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#265Is there a way to connect three computers using DeskHop?
Not yet, but it's in the roadmap :)
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#266I bought 4 USB hubs just to switch the keyboard and mouse, it's just so annoying how most devices are so terrible. Randomly you have to physically detach the hub several times a day. If you plug webcams and/or USB mics, it only gets even worse. I'm using Synergy software and it works well, but I still want a proper KVM that can allow for webcams, mics, audio, etc. Features like moving only a group of plugged devices…
I've been very happy with my tesmart dual DP 4 port KVM. The only limitation I have is that it's only usb 2 host controller, so a lot of higher speed devices like some webcams can't get switched using it. LAlso if you need Apple products in the mix, you have to use two physical usb3 cables from the mac just to distinguish the two display channels because apple hates MST for reasons (another reason to hate their arbit…
I have a TESmart and the other problem is that the autoswitch doesn't work with custom keyboards, as the KVM needs to emulate the HID and doesn't like a keyboard that shows as a hub.
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#267I had the same need and ended up using a USB Hub that required manual clicks to switch between devices. All software-based or network-based switches were a no-go in my case. I love the idea of a hardware-based switch that allows for seamless transitions between devices. Who will pick up the gauntlet and allow those of us without a soldering iron to buy a ready-to-use box?
Already exists. https://www.cdw.com/product/siig-4-port-roaming-km-switch-wi...
Does it work with custom/bespoke keyboard ? They often don't work in KVMs due to the HID emulation. I notice this Siig device notes to not use the numpad on the keyboard as well, on their homepage, which suggests a compromise.
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#268I bought 4 USB hubs just to switch the keyboard and mouse, it's just so annoying how most devices are so terrible. Randomly you have to physically detach the hub several times a day. If you plug webcams and/or USB mics, it only gets even worse. I'm using Synergy software and it works well, but I still want a proper KVM that can allow for webcams, mics, audio, etc. Features like moving only a group of plugged devices…
I recently bought the 32" 6k monitor from Dell. It has its own thunderbolt 4 hub and kvm and it works flawlessly! It gets upstream from my Mac from a single thunderbolt 4 cable and from my PC from an HDMI 2.1 and usb3 10gbps. On the monitor I have connected the Ethernet cable and my keyboard/mouse that switch to the correct machine with a keyboard shortcut or from the monitor osd.
I can even see both machines on my monitor simultaneously using the PiP capability.
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#269> Ever tried to move that YT video slider to a specific position but your mouse moves too jumpy and suddenly you are moving your hand super-carefully like you're 5 and playing "Operation" all over again? On YouTube specifically, you can scrub through a video frame-by-frame using the , (comma) and . (period) keys, no custom hardware required. :-)
I wish there was a solution for Android. Sliders for fine grained selections are horrible in touch interfaces.
Can't you double click the left or right edges of the video to scroll 5 seconds to the past or future?
This works in my modded old version of the YouTube app; Alphabet might have removed it in newer versions.
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#270I’ve been using a software solution for this for over a decade. It’s called Synergy ( https://symless.com/synergy ) and it is fast - switches instantly over wifi and also works across Windows/Mac/Linux.
With VR headsets and increasing 8k TV affordability, screen real estate is really getting big. Technies almost always have a laptop, phone, and home desktop up at once, often have some media/fileshare, and then there are VMs to further the complexity. Here's what I've been wanting for years: a big ass 8k wraparound monitor, and it has clickable widgets in the desktop to turn on the computer/VM and activate the displa…
Write more in depth on what you want, you describe too many concepts all jumbled together. We have been moving away from homogenous systems for a long time, it is hard to compete if you want to be "the one". Apple is the closest to that but in the same way seems to be the farthest away from what you describe.