Any computer involved with such configuration would require the Pro Edition as more than one display is connected. One Laptop, one monitor and another monitor equals 3 (three) displays. This example shows a laptop with one built-in display plus two connected external monitors. If the operating system recognizes such display, ShareMouse also recognizes and counts it as a separate display for each computer. if you have a monitor switch, that can switch a single monitor for use with multiple computers).
A display still counts as a display, even if we may use the alternative term "monitor" or "screen".macOS "sidecar" feature) counts as a display. An iPad used as a display for your computer (e.g.A Virtual Reality display device (such as Oculus Rift) counts as a display.You can review the number of displays detected by ShareMouse in the Display Properties. A display is counted, even if you disable any displays while it is still detected by the operating system.A display is counted, even if you plug it in for "just a short time".A display is counted, even if you never or rarely move the mouse to it.ShareMouse does not know if you really don't use it or if you just claim not using it. A display is counted, even if you "don't use it for ShareMouse".A display is counted, even if you do not or only occasionally look at it.Above example doesn't show one but two displays because the internal display of the laptop is also counts as a display.Important notes:īelow list is obvious for most, but our experience showed that it is not clear to everyone:
If you purchased the Standard Edition by accident recently, you can upgrade your license from Standard to Pro. If any computer has more than one display, you would need the Pro Edition. This is a laptop with one integrated display plus an additional monitor (aka "display") connected to that laptop.
The Standard Edition is fine for two desktop computers, where each desktop has no more or less than one single connected display.Īny other setup would require the Pro Edition.The Standard Edition is fine for one laptop without any additional display plus one desktop with no more or less than one single connected display.The Standard Edition is fine for two laptops without any additional display.The Standard Edition is fine for two computers with one single display each. Note: The integrated laptop display counts as a display. This page illustrates, how displays are counted for ShareMouse: This is a computer with one single display: