DisplaySwitcher: Switch Monitor Inputs and Share Files Across Windows, macOS and Linux
Switch monitor inputs and transfer text and files between Linux, macOS, and Windows without network or firewall configuration.
About DisplaySwitcher
DisplaySwitcher is a desktop application for Linux, macOS, and Windows that combines monitor input switching with text and file transfers between computers.
You install it on each computer. One that can’t switch the monitor itself can ask another machine running DisplaySwitcher to do it, and if your monitor has a built-in KVM, your keyboard and mouse follow the switch. The same app also moves text and files between your computers by copy and paste, drag and drop or a file browser. The docs list Windows 10 or later (64-bit), macOS 11 Big Sur or later on Apple Silicon only, and 64-bit Linux, officially tested on Ubuntu.
Transfer text and files using cut-and-paste, drag-and-drop, or file browsing. No network or firewall configuration necessary.
Pricing on the product page is a single subscription at $5.95 a month, with a one-month free trial you can cancel from your account page. The EULA says licenses are per person and can’t be shared, but it doesn’t spell out how many computers one subscription covers. The trial is the easy way to find out whether your monitor and cable actually pass DDC/CI.
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Features
- Switch monitor video inputs with a software button.
- Text and file transfer between computers by copy and paste, drag and drop or a file browser
- Runs at logon and updates itself automatically, according to the docs
Use Cases
- Share a monitor among up to three computers in a development setup.
- Move text and files between computers running different operating systems.
- Changing inputs on a wall-mounted or awkwardly placed monitor where the buttons are hard to reach
Verified facts
Checked by the StackLedge team.
Read the price and trial terms on the product page, then went through the hardware section of the docs to see which cables, docks and Macs it lists as problems.
FAQ
Which operating systems does DisplaySwitcher support?
DisplaySwitcher runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. You can use it with up to three computers.
What does monitor input switching require?
Connect your computers to separate video inputs on a monitor that supports DDC/CI. If one computer cannot switch the monitor directly, another connected computer capable of switching it can perform the action.
How do I transfer text and files between computers?
Use cut-and-paste, drag-and-drop, or file browsing to transfer text and files between computers. No network or firewall configuration necessary.
How much does DisplaySwitcher cost?
DisplaySwitcher costs $5.95 per month and includes a one-month free trial. Payment details are required to start the trial.
Where can I find help and support?
Visit https://docs.nebulasoftware.com/displayswitcher for documentation and installation instructions. The app also includes built-in help with videos and documents, and lets you record a video and attach a log file when contacting support.
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