ShareMouse for Windows

Control several PCs with a single set of input devices

ShareMouse is a freemium application from Bartels Media GmbH that lets you operate multiple computers using one mouse and one keyboard. Move the cursor across screens as if all machines shared the same desktop — transitions are seamless and intuitive, and input from your devices is forwarded to the active computer on your local network.

How input is transmitted and protected

The program works like a networked KVM by routing mouse movements, clicks, and keyboard strokes over your LAN to the target computer. Traffic between machines is protected with AES encryption and you can require a password for connections, giving you an extra layer of security while devices communicate.

Move files and clipboards between machines without fuss

ShareMouse eliminates the need to set up network file shares or tweak cross-platform protocols. Common ways to move data are supported and simple to use:

• Clipboard synchronization: Copy formatted text or files on one computer and paste them on another using familiar shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl-C and Ctrl-V).
• Drag-and-drop file transfer: Move files directly from one desktop to another by dragging them across screens.
• Centralized security: Transfers occur only between the connected PCs and are encrypted so data is not logged or routed elsewhere.
• Synchronized actions: Apply the same event across multiple systems at once — for example, lock or unlock machines together, trigger screen savers, or perform remote logins after a cold boot.

Why it can be better than a hardware KVM or similar tools

ShareMouse removes the need for extra peripherals and reduces configuration time. Instead of switching keyboards and mice or installing complicated sharing setups, you simply connect the computers you want to control on the same network and start using a single input pair. It’s a practical alternative to other software solutions like Synergy, offering streamlined file transfer and clipboard sharing alongside secure input routing.

Quick setup overview

1. Install ShareMouse on each computer you want to control.
2. Ensure all machines are on the same local network and discover one another.
3. Configure optional security (set a password and enable AES encryption).
4. Arrange displays and start moving the cursor between systems; use drag-and-drop or clipboard copy/paste to transfer data.

If you want, tell me which operating systems you plan to connect and I’ll give platform-specific setup tips.