How do you handle video display on your slave computer ?
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arafaratanran
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Windows Remote Desktops (which is also available on MacOS in case you need it) is perfectly fine for that purpose, as probably are other Remote Desktop applications. It’s free and it works great as soon as you have set up everything correctly. I use static IP on every computer and it works great and reliably. I have hooked up every computer on the TV I use as a secondary monitor and that is great for troubleshooting in case something would go wrong. But I hardly ever use that connection. In case you want to do something graphic related like playing a game or watching a movie on the slave Pc, you should also have it connected to your monitor. But for VePro Remote Desktop is perfectly fine.
Most monitors have multiple inputs so you just need to run a cable from your monitor to your slave computer and you can use the monitor buttons to switch between computers if needed for troubleshooting etc. You can also buy a KVM switch that allows you to share pheripherals such as keyboard mouse etc. between machines to reduce clutter.
octave music
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Are you using a Mac? If so I have some great workflows that worked really well for me. Since purchasing the MacStudio M2 Ultra, I’ve returned back to using only one computer.
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Dr Bensmir
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the 14900k and the 192 gb ram I ordered will hopefully allow me to run a single non disabled template. But if it's not the case, I still want to find use for my current 64 gb amd rig
timbit2006
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I like having a secondary monitor on the computer.
I use InputDirector to handle the mouse input. It works perfectly for me more than 5 years now and is free.
I use InputDirector to handle the mouse input. It works perfectly for me more than 5 years now and is free.
Do feel free to share. I'm intrigued.
octave music
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Two things will allow you on a Mac to have a fantastic two computer setup.
1) Sharemouse - a software mouse pointer app that allows you to literally push your mouse pointer on to another display connected to a separate but networked Mac! Just like how you can move the mouse over to an iPad that is next to your Mac, this app works in the same way with separate Mac’s, and has some other cool features too. You would NEED this app if you have a separate display connected to your VePro server Mac. Also, your existing computer keyboard allows your keystrokes to work wherever the mouse pointer is. So no need for multiple computer keyboards.
2). If you want to go with a “headless” server computer where no display is connected to it, then you will be using the Mac’s built in screen sharing utilities to see the server Mac’s desktop where I presume VePro will be existing. The issue here is that I found that the video quality was a little bit lower res than the actual desktops of the computer physically connected to the Mac. The solution is this little $9 HDMI single that you plug into the HDMI port on the VEPro server which makes it think it is connected to a 4K display. Now, the video connection via desktop sharing is pretty much just as sharp as the images from your host computer! It’s stupid how well this works and for so little money! https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...dp4khead_hdmi_headless_video_accelerator.html
bcslaam
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@octave music That EDID dongle you linked to is a good find! They used to be more like USD$50-100 and a lot bigger. I have a few of them. But now my HDMI matrix has EDID management, as do a lot of modern KVM, so the dongles arent needed anymore in my setup.
In the case of the OP though, its a great solution. The only reservation I have is that screen sharing increases ethernet traffic. However, with only one slave that shouldn't matter.
@Dr Bensmir alternatively for your setup, consider using two monitors rather than screen sharing, and one of them you switch using any of the suggested methods.
If anyone with many screens and pcs is interested I can post what I use.
In the case of the OP though, its a great solution. The only reservation I have is that screen sharing increases ethernet traffic. However, with only one slave that shouldn't matter.
@Dr Bensmir alternatively for your setup, consider using two monitors rather than screen sharing, and one of them you switch using any of the suggested methods.
If anyone with many screens and pcs is interested I can post what I use.
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spyderspyders
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A KVM switch allows for switching of the keyboard, video, and mouse between multiple computers
musicalweather
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Following! Would a KVM switch work for a system that involves both PC's and a Mac? My set up: my DAW is on a MacBook Pro (with multiple screens) and I have two slave PC's that are connected via VE Pro. Each of those PC's has its own mouse, keyboard and monitor. Ideally, I'd like to see what's on the PC's using the monitor(s)+keyboard+mouse right in front of me rather than swiveling over to the monitors/keyboards that are on another table. The positioning / ergonomics are kind of bad.
spyderspyders
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Yes. You can control one computer at a time with the same mouse/keyboard/monitor and Switch to the other computers using the same mouse/keyboard/monitor.
Some kvm switches use multiple monitors … different connector types (usb-c, VGA, hdmi), so make sure everything is compatible with each computer you want to control.
bcslaam
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This one should be good if you need dual monitor. It has EDID management. Note that most kvm wont go above 60hz.
Be sure to choose the right options. With the cheaper ones longer cable lengths and then remote controlling them from that distance can be hit n miss I found. But if you dont have a separate control room to machine room they should work with good cables.
Otherwise check out Aten, Foxun, in the lower mid range or something like Blackbox or NTI in the top range. BTW these are what I moved from and now use a bigger setup cause I have 8 screens +keyboard+mouse in different rooms some with quad head requirements etc.
Be sure to choose the right options. With the cheaper ones longer cable lengths and then remote controlling them from that distance can be hit n miss I found. But if you dont have a separate control room to machine room they should work with good cables.
Otherwise check out Aten, Foxun, in the lower mid range or something like Blackbox or NTI in the top range. BTW these are what I moved from and now use a bigger setup cause I have 8 screens +keyboard+mouse in different rooms some with quad head requirements etc.
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