My first product is:
The j5 Create Wormhole KM Switch
I cannot say enough how handy this little item is...
The j5 Wormhole Switch allows you to connect two computers together in order to share keyboard and mouse (KM) control between the two. For example, I can connect my laptop to my desktop computer and use my desktop mouse and keyboard to manipulate both machines.
It's as easy as telling the simple, Plug and Play software where the other computer is physically located. Switch a setting that tells the switch that my laptop is on the right side of my desktop computer, and when I move my mouse off of the right side of my monitor it automatically switches KM control to my laptop. I can change this to left, right, top or bottom, so no matter how you have your workstation set up it can move fluidly and intuitively from one machine to the next.
As though this weren't enough, the device also allows you to transfer files between the two machines by either simple copy/paste or even drag-and-drop. For example, let's say that I have software setup files saved onto my desktop computer and want to move them to a computer that I am trying to fix (this is something I do frequently, to save the time of having to find and download software that I use all the time). All I need to do highlight the files I need from my Setup Files folder, and either copy/paste them onto the desktop (or into a folder) on the client's machine. From there, I can install and run programs without the need for multiple peripherals cluttering up my already very messy worksation.
The installation is very, very simple. All you need to do is plug the device in and allow permissions, the software will install and configure itself. If that doesn't work, it's as simple as right-clicking the the WormholeKM icon under "My Computer" or "Computer" (depending in which version of Windows you have), clicking "Explore" and running WKMLoader.exe. This may need to be run as an Administrator, I am not honestly sure as I run XP on most of my computers and do not remember if that was an issue on Vista or newer versions.
I have to say, if you are frequently working with more than one computer, or if you happen to be a computer tech, this is an excellent way to spend around $25. I use this device constantly, and it saves me a huge amount of time and clutter when working with multiple computers at once, especially when one isn't working so well.
Because it isn't always clear, I do want to say that there are multiple models of this device for different uses. The JUC 100 is the one I am familiar with, however it only works between Windows platforms (XP/Vista/7 that I know of for sure, claims to be compatible with 8 as well). There is also the JUC200 that is Windows/Android compatible, and the JUC400 that is Windows/Mac/iPad compatible. For my fellow Linux fans, I do not see support for any distributions listed anywhere so we still need a solution there (I have heard of a few software workarounds but I am admittedly very new to Linux, especially getting Windows and Linux to play nicely together).
Here is a link to the official page. - This is a good spot to check them out and see which one might be best for you, however I would advise checking them out here at Newegg.com. I am having trouble finding the JUC200, even though the j5 website sounds as though it is released I can't seem to find it. I did see the JUD400 KM sation, however, which looks very intriguing, but I digress. I have not tried to use that item yet, but I may just have to try it.
I am in no way employed by this company, nor is any other company paying me to write this article. As I stated before, I am just doing some product reveiws and, eventually, some computer repair tutorials and thought that this is an excellent tool that I use very regularly. If you have any comments or questions, go ahead and place them here or at the Tech-Ease facebook page. This is my business's facebook page that I am pretty active on, and honestly I wouldn't mind generating some conversation there. Feel free to "Like" my page in the process for updates and information on sales and refurbished items that I am selling.
Thanks for taking the time to read through my first product review attempt. Any constructive criticism is welcome, and I really hope that I can help you find some cool programs and devices or steer you away from some real duds.
