I recently rearranged my desk and wanted to take a good shot of it. I actually don’t mind the setup I have, it’s just I rather have another 22 inch monitor, or even two 24 inch monitors. The only problem is when I add a second monitor I wont have any room for those speakers you see on my desk. So I will have to down size the speakers for something maybe Klipsch Promedia 2.1 sound system, I heard they sound really good so it would be a good alternative. The one thing I love about these speakers is that you can hear everything and has wicked good clean bass.
Do you have another computer right next your main machine? I do, I have little file server right next to my main machine and I was looking up KVM switches a while back and I just wasn’t sure that it would work with my set up, I have a Logitech G15 gaming keyboard and I have heard that people had a few issues with using it on a KVM switch.
So I recently stumbled upon a virtual KVM switch called Synergy, this is open source and they even give you the information and other stuff to help you edit the build if you would like to, But I see no need into doing it, unless you have a good reason.
It works on Windows 95 all the way to Windows 7, Unix, and Mac OSX.
Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware. It’s intended for users with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its own monitor(s).
Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse off the edge of your screen. Synergy also merges the clipboards of all the systems into one, allowing cut-and-paste between systems. Furthermore, it synchronizes screen savers so they all start and stop together and, if screen locking is enabled, only one screen requires a password to unlock them all.
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The set-up of this program is really easy. Just follow the instructions at their website.
You can even set it up to auto start when your computer starts up so you don’t have to worry about it.
You do have to have a TC/IP network set up in order to use this, but most of use would have this set up if they have multiple computers in their office/bedroom. It is a great application if you have a windows machine, Mac and a linux box hooked up to 3 different displays and only wants to use one mouse and one keyboard, it works great!
If you want to learn more about it, just go to their website at http://synergy2.sourceforge.net
Heres another great review about Synergy http://techjohnson.com/synergy-software
My old Logitech Keyboard that I used for some time finally broke, so I was searching new keyboards for around a week and I found the Logitech G15. Though I have already knew about this keyboard for some time. I remember checking out the G15 Version 1 at Best Buy and I always wanted it but the price tag was a bit pricey. So I got a much cheaper one that lasted me many years. I was checking out the Razer Lycosa and I was going to buy that one but I read some reviews on it and I came to a conclusion that Razer is mostly all show and no go. I mean I still think that they are great keyboards, I personally ever used one before but I had read good things about it.
After I decided not to go with the Razer, I looked at the Logitech G11, which is like the G15’s younger brother. it didn’t have LCD, or the cool feeling keys, I was going to get that because it was cheaper than the G15 but then I found out that it’s huge and I didn’t want this huge keyboard on my desk. It was only larger because it had 54 macro keys and mine, the G15 V2 only has 6 per 3 banks which is 18 total. I don’t think I will even use all of them but they are handy. If you play WOW, or other games that require a ton of macro keys, then get the Logitech G11 or the G15 V1 (you will have to buy it used or maybe you can find it brand new for a ton of money).
So all in the end, I went with the Logitech G15 V2 and I think it was a fantastic decision. I love the amber light, I think it’s better than the Blue because the Blue feels a little harsh on the eyes, this amber color is suppose to be easy on your eyes. They keys also have really nice tactile feed back, they feel really great when typing, I think I type better on this keyboard than I did on my old one. The LCD screen is really cool, You can do a lot with it, you can have it display the song that you are listening to, the time, email, IRC, game information, network bandwidth, bunch of other stuff.
if your a gamer or not a gamer, it doesn’t matter this keyboard is amazing. I truly is, If your looking for a keyboard I highly suggest this keyboard.
I give this keyboard 9.5 out of 10. The reason why I gave this keyboard 9.5 is because of the Wrist Rest doesn’t screw on and it can fall off or break as other people have said. The second thing is the USB ports on the back are pointless, they could at least make them USB 2.0 instead of 1.1, They did 1.1 because it’s sharing one usb port and it’s not powered. I would of liked it if it only had one USB port that took up another USB port on your computer, which would be fine to me. How ever I don’t use the ports anyways, So it’s not that big of a deal.
I did do a review video of the keyboard and please forgive me if I do not talk well, The camera isn’t the best at recording audio and I’m not that good talking in general anyways so please be respectful, that’s all I ask. Thanks.
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