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Use One Mouse-Keyboard On Two Systems

Control two systems with one mouse and keyboard. Follow our guide for easy-to-follow instructions to streamline your workflow and optimize your setup

Brief

Barrier is an open-source software application that allows many computers to share a mouse and keyboard. I’m controlling a Windows machine with a Debian-based machine.

Installing Barrier

Barrier must be installed on both the Windows and Debian-based machines before it can be used. The most recent version of Barrier can be downloaded from the official website here.

Installing Barrier on Windows

To install Barrier on Windows, follow these steps:

  • Download the latest Windows installer from the Barrier website.
  • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Once the installation is complete, launch Barrier.

Installing Barrier on Debian

To install Barrier on Debian, you can use the following commands in the terminal:

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sudo apt update
sudo apt install barrier

Using Barrier

You may use Barrier to control the Windows machine from the Debian-based machine now that you’ve configured it on both devices.

  • On both machines, launch the Barrier.
  • Check that the Barrier server on the Linux PC is functioning and that the client on the Windows PC is connected.
  • Place your mouse cursor on the screen of the Debian-based system closest to the Windows screen.
  • Your mouse pointer will now display on the Windows screen, and you may operate the Windows system from the Debian-based machine using your mouse and keyboard.

that’s it <3