Synergy

Synergy is an open source and cross-platform software that allows users to easily share either a keyboard or a mouse between multiple computers powered by different operating systems. It uses state-of-the-art network-based (IP) K(V)M switch technology.

Designed for people with multiple computers

This program is geared towards users with multiple computers on their office desk, helping them to use a single mouse and keyboard for all of them. For example, let’s say that you own a Mac, a Windows PC and a Linux box. Each system uses its own monitor, but you can make only one of them the server.

Who does it work?

The server is the one where the mouse and keyboard peripheral devices are connected. Using the Synergy application, which should be installed on all of your computers, you’ll be able to use the keyboard and mouse on the other two machines as well.

In other words. the application will simply "teleport" your mouse to any of your computers. It allows users to drag and drop files from one computer to another, share the clipboard between all machines, or use it for multiboxing in many MMORPG games.

The best alternative to commercial keyboard/mouse USB switchers

Only a local network connection is required to run this software and share the keyboard and mouse with all of your computing environment. It can also be used to transform an old computer into a second screen.

Synergy has been declared by its developers as one of the best alternative to commercial keyboard/mouse USB switchers, as well as to the Share Mouse and Input Director software. It provides encryption support when used on public networks,

Supports a wide range of operating systems

Not only that you will save a lot of useful space on your desk, but the application makes everything so cool, futuristic that you will want to pay for it. Happily, it’s a free application that supports Linux, Android, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and iOS operating systems.

What is new in this release:

• Bug #5030 - Display scaling breaks edge detection on Windows
• Bug #5064 - Compile fails on Mac OS X 10.11 (unused typedef)

What is new in version 1.7.4:

• Bug #4721 - High CPU usage for Windows service
• Bug #4750 - SSL connect error 'passive ssl error limit'
• Bug #4584 - Drag and drop with SSL causes crash
• Bug #4749 - Clipboard thread race condition causes assertion failure
• Bug #4720 - Plugin download shows 'Could not get Linux package type' error
• Bug #4712 - Unable to send clipboard with size above 1KB when using SSL
• Bug #4642 - Connecting causes SSL23_GET_SERVER_HELLO error
• Bug #4690 - Log line 'activeDesktop' does not use logging system
• Bug #4866 - Wrong ns plugin version can be loaded
• Enhancement #4901 - Auto restart when running from GUI in desktop mode
• Enhancement #4845 - Add timestamp to log output

What is new in version 1.7.2 Beta:

• Bug #4564 - Modifier keys often stuck down on Mac client
• Bug #4581 - Starting GUI on Mac crashes instantly on syntool segfault
• Bug #4520 - Laggy or sluggish cursor (ping spikes) on Mac when using WiFi
• Bug #4607 - GUI doesn't start after install on Windows
• Enhancement #4412 - Automate extract and compile for OpenSSL
• Enhancement #4567 - SSL plugin should use TLSv1_method() minimum
• Enhancement #4591 - Revert to legacy Mac deployment and signing
• Enhancement #4569 - Reintroduce GUI auto-hide setting (disabled by default)
• Enhancement #4570 - Make --crypto-pass show deprecated message
• Enhancement #4596 - Typo 'occurred' in WebClient.cpp

What is new in version 1.6.2 Beta:

• Suppressed empty server warning on startup #4240

What is new in version 1.6.1 Beta:

• Bug #4002 - Carbon loop not ready within 5 sec
• Bug #4191 - Accessibility helper tool crashes
• Bug #4149 - Mac 10.9.5 or 10.10 gatekeeper blocks Synergy
• Bug #4139 - Exception thrown when ProcessIdToSessionId() fails
• Bug #4055 - Shift keys are not sent to clients (Win 8.1 server)
• Bug #4021 - Copy & paste not working for EFL applications
• Bug #3749 - Linux Chrome hover doesn't work
• Bug #4128 - Daemon logging not written with "log to file"
• Enhancement #4122 - Enable drag and drop by default
• Enhancement #4158 - Build for Mac OS X 10.10
• Enhancement #4130 - Auto elevate for Windows UAC and screen lock Enhancement #4126 - 64-bit support for OS X
• Enhancement #4141 - DMRM message support for μSynergy
• Enhancement #4124 - More robust argument parsing

What is new in version 1.6.0 Beta:

• Feature #65 - Auto config feature using Zeroconf/Bonjour

What is new in version 1.5.1 Beta:

• Bug #3307 - Configuration file paths containing spaces don't work
• Bug #3404 - Log path needs to be in quotes on windows
• Bug #3996 - Installer fails when Windows Firewall is disabled

What is new in version 1.4.17 Beta:

• Fixed bugs:
• Bug #2836 - Unable to begin screen name or alias with numbers
• Bug #3796 - Some files being unintentionally dragged (including explorer.exe)
• Bug #3886 - Alias is allowed to match screen name
• Bug #3919 - RPM install fails on Fedora 20, failed dependencies: libcurl
• Bug #3921 - Error: synwinxt.dll outdated (upgrading from 1.4.15 to 1.4.16)
• Bug #3927 - Mavericks accessibility exception not working (when upgrading from 1.4.15 to 1.4.16)
• Bug #3933 - Plus signs in the email address cause premium login to fail
• Bug #3939 - Compile fails on ARM (Raspberry Pi) because of cryptopp/Crypto++ lib
• Bug #3947 - Conflicts when using yum localinstall on Fedora 20
• Bug #3959 - Premium title doesn't always show on first login
• Bug #3968 - GUI auto-hides on initial first install (with no config)
• Tasks complete:
• Task #3936 - Change installer to WiX for improved file upgrade process
• Task #3950 - Poll modifier after key down on Mac OS X and log results
• Task #3951 - Clear filename stored in synwinxt on mouse up
• Task #3952 - Make Premium wizard page cleaner
• Task #3953 - Inherit XArch and XBase from std::exception
• Task #3954 - Make "lock to screen" log message go to NOTE level instead of DEBUG
• Task #3960 - Split CMSWindowsHookLibraryLoader into hook and shellex loaders
• Task #3961 - Remove Windows 95 support
• Task #3963 - Disable failing Linux unit/integ tests on Fedora 20 32-bit (valgrind SIGILL)
• Task #3964 - Make Premium login error more verbose
• Task #3969 - Merge String.cpp and StringUtil.cpp

What is new in version 1.4.16 Beta:

• Fixed bugs:
• Bug #3338 - Alt tab not working with Windows 8
• Bug #3642 - Failed to start server on Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, assistive devices problem
• Bug #3785 - Synwinxt.dll error opening file for writing during install of 1.4.15
• Bug #3787 - Wont automatically load after login on OS X
• Bug #3788 - Configuration wizard: Premium login fails when behind a proxy
• Bug #3796 - Some files being unintentionally dragged (including explorer.exe)
• Bug #3799 - Synergy Client on Fedora crashes on drag/drop operations
• Bug #3818 - Client freezes on Mac OS 10.6.8
• Bug #3874 - Premium GUI login is case sensitive for email
• Bug #3911 - Drag and drop error on OS X 10.9 Mavericks

What is new in version 1.4.15 Beta:

• Fixed bugs:
• Bug #3765 - Synergy Service - Error 87: The parameter is incorrect.
• Bug #3781 - Option not supported on Linux: -enable-drag-drop (server not starting)