ShareMouse for Mac

Control multiple computers with a single mouse and keyboard

ShareMouse (by Bartels Media GmbH) is a freemium utility that lets one mouse and keyboard operate several PCs across different displays. It behaves like a networked KVM: your cursor and keystrokes travel over your local network so you can glide between machines without plugging and unplugging peripherals.

How the connection works

Move the pointer to the edge of one screen and it appears on the next computer’s display — the software forwards every mouse movement, click, and keypress to the machine currently under the cursor. Inputs are transmitted across the LAN to the appropriate computer, enabling seamless control as if all screens were attached to a single system.

Sharing files and clipboards easily

Transferring content between computers is simplified:

• Drag files from one desktop to another to copy them directly, without configuring file shares or changing network settings.
• Copy formatted text or files into a remote clipboard with a single action; familiar shortcuts like Ctrl‑C and Ctrl‑V work across machines.

Security and synchronized actions

All inter‑PC traffic can be encrypted and secured:

• Network transmissions are protected with AES encryption and can be locked behind a password to prevent unauthorized access.
• You can synchronize events across multiple connected machines — for example, lock or unlock all systems at once, align screen saver behavior, or log in remotely after a shutdown.

Practical benefits

Key advantages of using ShareMouse:

• Centralized control: operate many computers using one physical mouse and keyboard.
• No extra hardware: eliminates the need for a physical KVM switch or duplicate input devices.
• Encrypted communication: keeps input and file transfers private and protected.
• Simple file movement: drag‑and‑drop transfer across systems without manual sharing.
• Clipboard interoperability: shared clipboard makes copy/paste operations cross‑system effortless.

Quick setup outline

To begin controlling additional PCs:

1. Install ShareMouse on each computer you want to link.
2. Ensure the machines are on the same local network.
3. Designate which computer has the active mouse and keyboard, then arrange the virtual layout so the pointer moves between screens as desired.
4. Optionally enable password protection and encryption for secure transfers.

Summary

ShareMouse streamlines multi‑PC workflows by letting a single keyboard and mouse control multiple desktops, with easy file transfer and clipboard sharing, optional AES encryption, and synchronization features that extend beyond what a traditional hardware KVM provides.