James E. O'Brien

Have you ever wished you could control multiple computers with one keyboard and one mouse?  To do this, you could spend a lot of money and time installing a KVM switch, which also means that you have to run cables to each computer and connected them to the KVM switch. Or, you could use a free program from Microsoft Garage project called Mouse without Borders, and your existing wireless or wired network, and use your mouse and keyboard to seamlessly control and move files between up to four computers.

How Mouse without Borders Works:

First, you download Mouse without Borders from Microsoft’s website. Here’s the link: Mouse without Borders

Second, install mouse without Borders on the first computer you want to connect. The installation wizard will ask you if you have installed Mouse without Borders on any of your other computers, to which you’ll answer no. When the installation is complete, you will be provided with a Security code, write this down or keep it visible on your screen, and go to the next computer.

As you install Mouse without Borders on your other computers, you simply enter the Security code that you were provided. This will connect your computer to the first computer. Repeat this process for all of the computers that you want to control. And that’s all there is to it. You’ll now be able to control all of your computers from one keyboard and mouse.

This video will show you some of the advantages to Mouse without Borders, and also walk through the installation process.

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