4 computers, on 3 screens, with 2 OSs

May 16, 2025 2:40 PM

Ok you've seen this setup before. But now, the left and right screens are Linux Mint 22.1 running RealVNC Viewers to two Win11 desktops: HP-Pro on left and HP-Elite on right. HP-Envy is in middle with Microsoft Garage MouseWithoutBorders connecting the 3 HP Windows 11 computers. I use the Logitech MX Keys keyboard and M720 Triathlon mouse to select between Windows and Linux. I did not expect this setup to work, but it does!

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There was one problem. MWB is peer-to-peer, which mean any connected computer can take over control of mouse & kb of the other computers. This in no prob because I control all the computers, except one. When my daughter is on hers, she would make my mouse cursor go nuts. on purpose. I've had to disable her computer in MWB settings, until I need to access it. I can still see what she's doing with the VNC connection.

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Very nice job! I am still having trouble getting Windows 95 installed. I'm worried it may be due to the Pentium FDIV bug.

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In case you think PowerToys MouseWithoutBorder is the same or and 'update', it is not. It is a re-write to fit the PowerToys ui and is buggy as hell. I tried it and it failed to even connect. MS Garage version is here: https://download.microsoft.com/download/6/5/8/658afc4c-dc02-4cb8-839d-10253e89fff7/MouseWithoutBordersSetup.msi

2 months ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Nobody mentioning the strange guitar?

2 months ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

epiphone lp junior

2 months ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mean the things attached to it. Looks like it's rigged to be played by a computer

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nothing attached to guitar. that lightbar is on monitor.

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And the thing over the pickup?

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Happy Father's Day Bookmark from my daughter.

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