Everything HelloControlDesk does
One keyboard and one mouse, up to five machines. No KVM box, no cables, no extra hardware — the switch happens in software, at the edge of your screen.
Seven capabilities, one product
They are not options to buy separately: every plan includes all of them.
Seamless KVM
Software KVM for Mac and Windows: control up to 5 machines with one keyboard and mouse. Move the cursor to the screen edge, no hotkey, no hardware.
← Back to featuresMulti-Monitor Aware
HelloControlDesk works with multi-monitor setups on both server and client: choose which monitor edge triggers the switch and avoid accidental changes.
← Back to features4-Direction Support
Place the client screen on any edge of your main machine: left, right, top or bottom. HelloControlDesk matches your real desk layout, up to 5 computers.
← Back to featuresLow Latency
HelloControlDesk forwards keyboard and mouse input over your local network only, never via the cloud: low latency that depends on your LAN, not on the web.
← Back to featuresAuto-Reconnect
HelloControlDesk reconnects on its own when the server sleeps or the network drops. No manual step: the KVM link is back as soon as the machine wakes.
← Back to featuresTLS Encrypted Connection
HelloControlDesk encrypts all KVM traffic with TLS and a self-signed certificate: keystrokes and mouse events stay private, even on a shared local network.
← Back to featuresToken Authentication
HelloControlDesk authenticates every KVM session with your licence token: no account credentials are stored on your Mac or PC, with TLS encryption on top.
← Back to featuresFrequently asked questions
What is a software KVM?
A traditional KVM is a physical box: you plug in your keyboard, mouse and screens, and a button switches between machines. A software KVM does the same thing without hardware — the machines talk to each other over your local network, and your pointer crosses from one screen to the next as if they were one desk.
Do I need to be on the same network?
Yes. The machines communicate over your local network, which is what keeps latency low and keeps your input off the internet. A shared Wi-Fi or Ethernet network is enough.
Does it work between macOS and Windows?
Yes, in both directions. A Mac can drive a PC and a PC can drive a Mac. Clipboard content follows the pointer between the two.
How many machines can I control?
Up to five, arranged in any of the four directions around your main machine — left, right, above or below — so the layout matches your physical desk.
Is the connection secure?
Communication is encrypted with TLS, and each machine authenticates with a token. Neither your keystrokes nor your clipboard leave your local network.
What happens if a machine goes to sleep?
The connection re-establishes on its own when the machine wakes. You don't have to reconfigure anything or restart the application.