Multiplicity software is installed on networked PCs to create a virtual KVM switch with two modes of operation. In Seamless keyboard and mouse mode, the mouse cursor can be freely moved between multiple PCs, each with their own monitors. In KVM (IP-KVM) mode, remote and headless PCs can be controlled from a single PC. Both Seamless (KM) and remote desktop (IP-KVM) operation can be simultaneously active. Multiplicity is a permanent license, no monthly or annual use fees.
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Pros
Pro Seamless Keyboard and Mouse Control
Multiplicity enables a single keyboard and mouse to control up to nine PCs each with a dedicated display monitor. The cursor can be smoothly moved directly to any monitor regardless of which PC the monitor is connected to.
Pro Listen to Audio and Alerts from Multiple PCs through One PC
Audio and alerts can be sent from multiple PCs to a single PC.
Pro Drag/Drop and Copy/Paste between PCs
Quickly and securely drag and drop files of any size between PCs. Advanced compression techniques ensure very large files and folders, such as video files, transfer quickly. Copy and paste images and text between PCs, local and remote. Formatting attributes are retained when copying and pasting formatted images.
Pro Remote Multi-Monitor Operation
Multiplicity supports control of remote PCs with multi-monitor configurations. Users may select the specific remote monitor display to show on the local PC monitor and freely switch between them. The window that contains the remote PC display can be resized and moved between monitors attached to the controlling PC.
Pro Seamless Multi-Monitor Operation
Multiplicity supports multi-monitor configurations. Any Multiplicity controlled PC may have multiple monitors and Multiplicity will enable the user to seamlessly move the cursor across all PCs and all display screens.
Pro Remote / VPN Operation
Multiplicity may be used to control PCs not on your local network if a VPN connection is available.
Pro Universal Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse Connection Types
Multiplicity will work with any display or input device connection type that is compatible with your PC.
Pro Connection Security Codes
Primary PCs are configured with a connection code unique to each PC it will control.
Pro Encrypted Data Transmission
AES-256 encryption of all data sent between PCs with the ability to define a unique encryption key for each PC.
Pro Encrypted Connections
Ability to require all or specific remote connections to be encrypted.
Pro Lock and Unlock All PCs at Once from One Keyboard
Each PC can have its own unique password
Pro View Only Connections
Remote PC connections can optionally be limited to view only.
Pro Remote Connection Timeout
Remote connection session time limits can be preset to ensure connections are not left open.
Pro Signed Binaries
Identify authentic Multiplicity binaries.
Pro Lock Down User Configuration Options
Multiplicity's user configuration options can be set by administrators and locked down.
Pro Audit Logging
Remote connection activity can be logged to the Windows Event Viewer.
Pro IP-KVM / Remote Desktop Connection Session Codes
PCs requesting a remote connection can be required to enter a session code generated by the remote PC.
Pro Dim/Darken Monitor Brightness or Highlight Active Monitor Border
Keep track of the active PC with monitor brightness or border highlight indicators
Pro Active Thumbnail Sidebar
A second method to connect to a remote PC is to select it from the thumbnail sidebar. The sidebar can be displayed all the time or automatically based on mouse control. When sufficient thumbnails are available the sidebar will scroll and can be one or two columns wide.
Pro Remote Many-to-One Operation
Multiplicity enables multiple PCs to access a single PC. This enables staff in different locations to access a PC when collaborating on a task or problem resolution.
Pro Remote and Seamless Virtual Machine Support
In Remote mode Multiplicity can connect to a headless virtual machine (VM) and in Seamless mode connect to other PCs with monitors hosting VMs.
Pro Remote / Seamless Mixed Mode Operation
Multiplicity supports simultaneous operation in both seamless and remote mode. This enables multiple local PCs to be seamlessly switched between using their own monitors while also controlling other PCs using a shared monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Pro Remote PC Control Operation
Multiplicity enables a single monitor, keyboard and mouse to be used to control other PCs. Remote PCs can be located anywhere on the network. Keyboard and mouse inputs will be sent to the remote PC and the remote display will be shown on the local PC monitor.
Pro Active Desktop Thumbnails
Multiplicity can display a full screen of active desktop thumbnails from remote PCs available to be selected and controlled from the Primary PC. Based on your monitor resolution Multiplicity will automatically resize and adjust the number of thumbnails displayed and horizontal scroll to accommodate as many thumbnail views as are available.
Cons
Con Windows only
You're running a linux box or a Mac? Then Multiplicity is not for you, sorry. It runs on a variety of Windows flavours, but it doesn't support anything but Windows.
Con License fees
Unless using the 30-day trial, this software costs a minimum of 9.99 USD, which only gives access to a limited number of the multitude of features.