Mouse Without Borders is a free software developed by Microsoft that allows you to control up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard. This means that you can drag and drop or copy and paste text, screen capture, and files across computers.
The benefits of using Mouse Without Borders include:
- Ease of use: You can control multiple computers with a single mouse and keyboard, which eliminates the need for multiple peripherals.
- Increased productivity: You can easily transfer files, text, and images between computers, which can save time and increase productivity.
- Cost savings: You don’t need to purchase additional peripherals for each computer, which can save you money.
To install and configure Mouse Without Borders, follow these steps:
- Download the latest version of PowerToys from the official Microsoft website
- Install PowerToys on all the computers you want to control.
- Open the PowerToys Settings and select Mouse Without Borders.
- Configure your connections by generating a security key on the first computer and entering it on the second computer along with the name of the first computer. Then select Connect.
- Once the computers are connected, you can switch between them by moving your mouse cursor beyond the edge of the screen, transitioning between computers.
- You can also share the clipboard between the machines and transfer files between them.
If you want to control elevated applications or the lock screen from another computer, you can run Mouse Without Borders as a service under the System account. To enable the service mode, run PowerToys in administrator mode and turn on the Use Service toggle