you the best Mate! you just saved me from jumping on the paid synergy train after watching some very confusing tutorials about barriers. this is the first one that actually makes sense to me, well done, and keep going with your youtube adventure!
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. That means so much to me.
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
It wouldn’t shock me if synergy is slightly more stable and supports more things, but barrier is still amazing
@CarlosSanchez-dp9wv
2 жыл бұрын
In my case I have to uncheck the Enable SSL option from both machines for It to work.
@tanishajain7194
2 жыл бұрын
can you pls share how to do that. would mean a lot. thanks.
@Aj_Bamf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, worked perfectly. To anyone reading in the future, you can change this by pressing F4 which opens the settings menu and the checkbox is in there.
@ABAtrading
Жыл бұрын
@@Aj_Bamfomg omggg thank you so much, I couldn’t figure out what was wrong i did everything in the video but i had to do this and then it worked. What a great hack.
@christophersolesbee
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful For anyone having issues going between PC and MAC, I saw a reply comment below here stating to turn off the SSL option in the SETTINGS menu on both sides. This finally got my connection working flawlessly.
@flyhigh5066
8 ай бұрын
i am not able to connect with macbook though i can see macbook ioon in server config on windows laptop my mouse does not moves to mac. i have disabled ss l on win how to do the same on mac
@mosesnathan6498
5 ай бұрын
I try it but I can’t find the SSL option in MAc
@christophersolesbee
5 ай бұрын
@@mosesnathan6498 sorry, I can't speak for mac, I strictly use Windows
@mosesnathan6498
5 ай бұрын
@@christophersolesbee it’s ok now. Thanks for your sharing
@geraldorodrigues1080
3 ай бұрын
turning off the SSL option in the settings on both sides also fixes connectivity problems when trying to connect windows + linux
@hurley122964
3 жыл бұрын
Aaron, I have a weird set up and having issues getting Barrier running. Here is my set up: Desktop PC running windows 10 and ubuntu 20.04. Either one of these can be the server or client, doesn't matter to me. Also, a Raspberry Pi 4 8gb running Ubuntu 20.04. This also can be either server or client. I only have 1 monitor but have a GANA 3 port HDMI switch attached to the monitor with an HDMI cable coming in from each computer. Either way I set them up the client always say "starting". I have verified the names and IP addresses. Any help would be appreciated.
@benbcnz1
2 жыл бұрын
For anyone else chasing this issue a year later, try running both client and server with "Enable SSL" unchecked in Barrier > Change Settings > Networking. Also make sure you're using the correct server IP address, I had a Virtual Box Ethernet adapter showing up when I was trying to use WiFi. Also make sure the alias of the client machine matches exactly to the client hostname. On WiFi try 5Ghz instead of 2.4Ghz, Ethernet is even more solid, turn down the polling rate of your mouse if you can, hydrate, have a snack, pet your cat/dog.
@Absolute__Zero
Жыл бұрын
How to adjust the two boundaries so that the mouse can smoothly transitions between screens/monitors? Trying to make it like this: 🔳🔳🔳
@neilquinn
Жыл бұрын
Any tips on troubleshooting? Barrier is connecting my macbook to my miniPC, but if I drag the cursor to the right of the screen on my macbook it stops and nothing happens.
@ilmilles6232
3 ай бұрын
did you solved it?
@saurabhsingh-us7cy
26 күн бұрын
System restart krne pr auto Nhi chakra dubra se software open krne reload krna padta hai isko auto Kaise kare
@marceloriffo1988
5 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks Aaron for the great info over here. You or maybe someone in your community can help me. I use a pc machine at work and also my macbook pro. The machine can solely connect through ethernet to internet and the macbook uses wiFI. I've tried your steps but the IP is not the same and I believe that is a *Barrier* for Barrier to work. Did anyone else have the same issue or similar? Thanks in advance
@aubrey1790
5 ай бұрын
Great ,i share mouse and keyborad for all my PC from Raspery Pi with barrier. But to get it working also need to add exception in firewall and add client hostname as the alias in te server config.
@atifjaved9175
6 ай бұрын
guys you have to uncheck the ss option. on windows, click the barrier button top left and open settings. on mac do fn+f4
@nayanpatil4349
Жыл бұрын
Aaron your the best man You've just saved my day!!!🙌🙌😊😊
@DJFrizzie
Жыл бұрын
Hi can you help pls, my mac refuses to connect to my windows. Mac refuses to act as a client
@jonasvsn
Жыл бұрын
Is it possible for the server to be connected via Wifi and the client to be connected via Ethernet? It is not working for me.
@1QueenHana
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I hope anyone can help...so after moving barrier into apps folder on mac, and I try to launch it, I get a pop up that says: 'Barrier quit unexpectedly'....I have tried everything to fix it, but can't. Any help would be appreciated.
@monkeyape456
2 жыл бұрын
I can't see my Mac on my windows computer(server) Mac is on wifi and windows Is wired on the samen network. any help?
@michaelhere985
2 жыл бұрын
You made a great infromative and simple video which works so good!. good job my man, and thank you!
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lamodel7579
2 жыл бұрын
buddy in windows SSL are enable from setting (Barrier) but they show Disable 'SSL Fingerprint: Disable' wut? I do now?
@byzaha1238
2 жыл бұрын
Downloaded it and just says "Barrier is starting" on my iMac, so looked it up and found this video but it still doesn't work. edit: got it to run by setting my Mac as the server but the keyboard and mouse don't work on my windows pc.
@Bustard
2 жыл бұрын
yo, it would help a lot if you added /releases onto the end of the link in your desc, the link you typed just brings people to a source code page which is going to be useless for most people
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@joseluiscoelho6796
2 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for your video I have a question, I used to have barrier to connect 2 pc 1 is Kali the other is windows, everything was ok but when I install private internet access VPN in to my windows' barrier didn't work no more, have you one idea to help me please
@clutchcrezy9406
3 жыл бұрын
will this work if your server pc has two monitors? and your other computer has one (3 screens in total)
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s my setup exactly
@averagetechnologyenojyer
Жыл бұрын
How to do this for sharing a mouse between pc and android? (Thanks it works awesomely on pc and your video is cool)
@sayanpal9491
2 жыл бұрын
I have setup two desktops with barrier 2.3.4. My server PC is mac mini and the client is a mini iTX windows build. When the client PC switches on (if its a desktop) it needs its own set of keyboard mouse to login and start barrier. Is there a way around for this.
@Arbancks
2 жыл бұрын
psh doesnt work windows 10 to windows 10, IP is correct on the client idk whats missing
@justanotherperson2960
2 жыл бұрын
Is theer a way to share mouse and keyboard between linux (Server) and win11 (Client) ? I am having serious issues with Synergy (or barrier in this case) like request time out, broadcast address is correct but flag is not set appropriately, etc. I am not a network guy so I think I am making some noob error here.
@Nayfun1
2 жыл бұрын
does copy and paste work ? say you wanted to copy text from one pc to the other can that work i dont want files
@JohnSmith-rs5lc
2 жыл бұрын
I am using two Macs. I did what you said, but the log on the client just says "failed to connect to server: Timed out". Do you know what I should do?
@ahmadteguhsatria6464
Жыл бұрын
uncheck ssl requirment
@HumbertoMesa
Жыл бұрын
I have Barrier server en PC-Linux and share with Barrier client in PC-Win 10 all fine. But buuuttt I can´t reverse. And of course I need win 10 like server.
@guillemora7622
2 жыл бұрын
its malware free? how can i check in future repositories if is secure use it? thanks broos
@purkan2900
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, i downloaded your program to my Windows and MAC and they are connected just fine but can i remap keys from my windows keyboard to get ussage of command/option/control keys from MAC when i use it? :)
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
First of all: it’s not my program. Secondly: when you use a windows keyboard with a Mac, the windows/ start key becomes the command key and everything else should work as usual
@diegomesa3978
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, thanks so much
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@andremarques9380
4 жыл бұрын
Hey! My setup isn't going past "Barrier is starting". Win10 server and Ubuntu 20.04 client. How can I solve this?
@aaronthetechguy
4 жыл бұрын
Try manually entering the IP address instead of using automatic setup
@andremarques9380
4 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy Already tried such..
@aaronthetechguy
4 жыл бұрын
I’m going to suggest the obvious. Try restarting your computers and your modem/ router because sometimes that magically fixes things.
@andremarques9380
4 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy Welp just did that. Anyway ty for trying to help. Seems kinda helpless ahaha
@aaronthetechguy
4 жыл бұрын
That’s super annoying. Maybe one day it will just magically decide to work. Sorry I couldn’t help.
@mohamadzaim9365
Жыл бұрын
very helpful. thanks
@taranagnew436
Жыл бұрын
how bad is the lag in milliseconds/seconds?
@rodrigopizani7388
5 ай бұрын
I haven't measured it precisely, but in my opinion it seems practically instant. I'd risk saying I could even play games on the other screen.
@adithyatarun709
3 жыл бұрын
Easy tutorial. Thank you. Subscribed after watching just one video of this channel
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it!
@MikeAsano
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, ace
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@johnnychipello919
2 ай бұрын
many questions un answered.
@TheEnigmaMindset
2 жыл бұрын
Can i use the same pair of headphones?
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried, but I don’t think so. You’ll have to find out
@TheEnigmaMindset
2 жыл бұрын
@Aaron the Tech Guy please make a video to show how to do it 😁
@xolefray6724
2 жыл бұрын
I managed to get the audio from my mac to play on my windows pc by using a male to male audio cable. I connected one end to the mac's headphone jack and the other end to my pc's line-in jack. Now my headphones, which are only connected to my pc, outputs audio coming from both my mac and windows pc.
@JuanSanchez-rb4qu
3 жыл бұрын
Whats the lag? how many ms? on wireless or over ethernet?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve only used it over Wi-Fi because my house isn’t wired for Ethernet. I’ve never measured the latency in ms. It’s definitely noticeable but not terrible
@zaf1093
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy is the lag only on the client or also on the server windows machine?
@jettro8523
3 жыл бұрын
does it have keyboard broadcasting?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jettro8523
3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy so it can send to all clients at the same time or just one activity?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@jettro8523
3 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy lets say I had notepad open on 6 computers. Keyboard broadcasting let's you send the keystrokes to all computers at the same time. So what is typed on the main is also typed at the same time on all others
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I’ve never tried to have more than one client
@spirtishspirtulescu4324
9 ай бұрын
im drunk larnig from thi vid lol great vid it workes
@derkernsen
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man! Awesome video, I was finally able to get it running ^^
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@muslimbibliophile1916
2 жыл бұрын
is there an ipad version?
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t believe so, but if you have an iPad and a Mac, you can use universal control. Imo it works way better than barrier anyways
@muslimbibliophile1916
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy Thanks Aaron, I have a pc and an ipad pro. So I was looking for something similar to universal control or mouse without borders. I did come across synergy but they don't have an iOS version. I am currently using spacedesk (but that just extends the display).
@theadventurekidz-scienceho843
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use this on my laptop and then connect a monitor to one of the laptops (basically use 3 screens - 2 laptops and 1 monitor)?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
100%. In fact I’m doing that.
@JohnDoe-bt8jz
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@aaronthetechguy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@cndbrn7975
3 жыл бұрын
I'm running 2 os's with a duel-boot. Can I run them both on a split screen on my laptop?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
No, but if you want, you can virtualize one of them
@vrajamin2164
3 жыл бұрын
can i get the github page pls
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
I just updated the description. I can’t believe I forgot to do that. Thanks for letting me know.
@vrajamin2164
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the link
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@Adolfo.Silva.h
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo good
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dfwhiddengems6078
2 жыл бұрын
Could this work for one mouse, one keyboard and one monitor (or multi-monitor) setup? I’d like to use my work laptop, MacBook docking station, and gaming rig all on the same set of screens
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Tbh for that I’d look into a hardware kvm setup
@dfwhiddengems6078
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy do you have a recommendation? I’d hate to lose out on performance on the gaming setup due limitations of the KVM
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
www.pcmag.com/picks/best-kvm-switches try this. I’ve never bought a real kvm
@nielshoekstra66
3 жыл бұрын
nice video how can i drag and drop google chrome from my mac to windows 10 like you do in the movie?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I did show that
@romanz2361
2 жыл бұрын
great and sipmle tutorial ! Thanks !
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@genxfree
2 жыл бұрын
Worry not for the mic! Amazing tutorial
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@azivt5115
2 жыл бұрын
Where is the detail of how to configure ? Click bait video
@CodySmiley
Жыл бұрын
Lol it never works, this software is so shitty. Does not matter linux, windows, mac...
@NZ_Wanderer
Ай бұрын
I know you did this 4 years ago but I just wanted to say thank you for your video, helped me get it up and running in 2024 :)
@fragalot
11 күн бұрын
I've been trying to get to work from my windows 11 PC to my Steam Deck (desktop mode) connected to a dock, which is connected to a large 37" LCD screen. I got Barrier to function but it doesn't work correctly. When trying to transition to the Steam Deck the mouse jumps back from the screens edge a few times. If I keep doing this it eventually transistors over to the Steam Deck but the mouse cursor is not visible, and I can't return the mouse back to the server PC. Maybe Barrier doesn't like KDE Plasma? It keeps showing a message about "peek at desktop" at the bottom right, clicking LMB causes Barrier window to minimize and return. It's bizarre. I disconnected the external monitor, using only the tiny 7" screen, but it still behaved the same. Then I tried doing this the opposite way by having the Steam Deck as the server, while my windows PC was a client. THAT did work properly surprisingly, but it it's not really suitable for my needs since I need direct hardware level access to my Gaming PC for my mouse and keyboard (mouse drivers, keyboard settings, RGB control, etc), plus when gaming it can introduce a LOT of input lag.
@VizzAhmad
3 жыл бұрын
You got one more sub :-)
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Legendary thanks
@chumcool
2 жыл бұрын
"Barrier Is Starting". 4 hours now. Followed everything you did here even tho you technically Skipped a true setup. You already had everything installed and did basically a hypothetical install. Not ragging on you by any means. It's just that a lot of people have been running into issue's that were not covered in the video.
@TheSimArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
Same problem. 😟
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I was clear enough in the video but this isn’t my software and the only documentation on it is on the GitHub. Unfortunately, I didn’t have that issue so I can’t advise on how to fix it
@TheSimArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy Sorry. You have a youtube tutorial on it, it's natural for people to come to you with questions about it. If you don't want questions don't post a video about it or turn comments off for your video. If you visit the official Git Hub page you'll see it's as unfriendly to normal users as it can be and when this issue is barely talked about it's completely ignored or the users are left to their own devices/research. Even when they answer something they link tens of pages instead of giving easy steps to follow. They may be enthusiasts but most users don't want an IT course, otherwise they'd be developers, not users. We just want to do what you did in the video. Install the tool and use it (that's why many pay for commercial solutions, by the way, exactly because the easy to find information is lacking). After a few hours testing things and checking logs I found out you can go to the server and all clients, then open the top "barrier" menu, settings, under networking, disable SSL there for your server and all clients, because it's on by default and it only works if you manually create SSL keys etc (I didn't have the patience to learn how to do it, I am using my local area network and not frequently, so I'll just use it that way for now). Is it the safest option? Not at all. Does it work? Yes. Is the tool lacking? Hell yes! It should be plug and play. If it needs certificates it should deal with them. I use Mouse Without Borders for years without problems. They could have done something better that doesn't require research to make it work. On a side rant, even the Git Hub site is terrible for a normal user. It's designed to force people to read when they just want a download link. But yes, maybe we get what we pay for 🤷🏻♂️
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
The reason I chose this software over mouse without borders is because that’s a windows only program. But yes I generally agree that it’s not a user friendly program
@TheSimArchitect
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy Same. I needed to control a Mac too. 😉
@xorkatoss
11 ай бұрын
ffs this program was so annoying to get working, your video is soooo lacking in information because you had it setup from the start. Things you didn't mention: 1) Disable SSL to fix connection problems 2) Settings -> Name all the PC you will be using 3) Client Server Settings - > Manually Add the PCs and Rename them I had to do these things manually to finally get it to work.
@AlexMonzon1995
8 ай бұрын
Cool vid bro, unfortunately i tried for 3 days to get it to work. Bought synergy and it worked right away lol aaah whatever man.
@jamesg0z2
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@lallemuuh
5 ай бұрын
i cant get my computers to connect and work :7
@vijaysahuhrd
2 жыл бұрын
I have apple and window pc , but will it work if I move external mouse to either pc it should work but if I am moving cursor of apple using mouse pad then physical mouse whose current pc is in window machine should not disturbed….. Means if user X using mouse pad then windows user’s Y mouse should not disturbed and both can simultaneously
@olagarto1917
11 ай бұрын
why is it now 2 ways ?
@joshweinstein5843
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the, but Im using two Macs (Macbook w/ Ventura) and My (Mac Pro 2012 w/ Mojave), The Mojave Setup is the Server and the Ventura is the Client. But for some reason Im not seeing my mouse jumping over to the MacBook from the MacPro. Are there issues with two Mac Configurations?
@dominiqueeybers9186
3 жыл бұрын
yo dude I'm trying sins last night to get barrier running with my windows laptop as server and my Linux mint as client. Just do not want to work, ill be trying some other ideas now to make it work
@awemaagencewebmarketingci9346
Жыл бұрын
thanks for your help, just want to know there is a way to share file too between the computer connected with barrer ?
@ivancheung7032
3 жыл бұрын
I followed all the steps to try to connect my Client Macbook Air High Sierra (10.13.6) to my Server Surfacebook 2 running Windows 10 with a good internet connection on both laptops but in both cases Barrier only shows Barrier is starting. I used manual IP for Client. Please help.
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I would keep restarting until it works. That’s what’s worked for me. Is it possible that your version of macOS is too old?
@ellooku
3 жыл бұрын
I got it to wotk but the mouse not working well with games on client pc. I had same issue with mouse without borders.
@mudzy9820
2 жыл бұрын
its not meant for gaming
@NikhilPatil-je7eh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing video Aaron, but I noticed with the version 2.4.0 if I use Windows as my server I am unable to see the cursor over my mac once moved but if I use mac as server and windows as client it works seamlessly. The logs show error as warning: cursor might not be visible. Please let me know if you have encountered similar issue or found a work-around for the same, thanks
@RealStuntPanda
Жыл бұрын
Same problem here. It's awesome that he made the software and gives it away with opensource but it doesn't work for me.
@OwnVybEntertainment
4 жыл бұрын
I DID EVERYTHING IN D VIDEO BT BARRIER IS STUCK ON STARTING ON MY MAC...
@aaronthetechguy
4 жыл бұрын
That’s super annoying. What does it say?
@hellonas
3 жыл бұрын
Can i pair between imac to imac? Use the same Mouse and keybord?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! Just use the same setup process that I did but use the Mac version for your server
@bintangazhar7798
3 жыл бұрын
what if I have different resolution monitor?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t make a difference
@novametallica
3 жыл бұрын
does it only work with trackpads?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
it works with anything connected to your computer
@denysstukalenko979
3 жыл бұрын
Can I pair a Windows laptop with an Android tablet?
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t think so
@ayushbaunthiyal4679
3 жыл бұрын
you can use VNC viewer for that
@tritran3406
3 жыл бұрын
this is a good idea for me. Thank you
@aaronthetechguy
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, What about File Drag & Drop?
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
To be completely honest I’ve never tried it before. I suspect it won’t work but you’re welcome to try it
@Pauluz_The_Web_Gnome
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy I have tried it, and I can confirm it is not working.
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@kausarmitha5145
2 жыл бұрын
Brother your the best. you saved lot of time and even cost.. awesome app..
@Throatybee
2 жыл бұрын
good tutorial. liked!
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BerkyRC
2 жыл бұрын
This looks awesome - will this work with my Macbook and pc with 2 or 3 monitor setup? I want to primarily use my pc with multi monitors but seem-lessly move to the Mac.
@aaronthetechguy
2 жыл бұрын
It should work with multiple monitors
@BerkyRC
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronthetechguy I will give it a try. Thank you for taking the time to respond!
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