Discussion Networking Third-Party Tools

[Jagun]

Commanders of a technical persuasion.

Is there a way to easily network third-party tools across two or more PC computers that will update the data between them, more or less, instantaneously?

I have a dual monitor setup when I’m on ED; ED on the primary monitor and third-party tools on the other. However, I use quite a few tools, and the secondary monitor gets cluttered, which means having to move or minimise apps. Which software would meet those requirements?

Your input is appreciated.

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[Shurimal]

EDDiscovery can run a server, but I haven't played around with it too mich.

The easiest would be to sync your journal to a NAS (using eg Syncthing), mount the share on your second machine and point the tools to that mount.

 

[BetaToaster]

My preferred solution would be running vncviewer on the 2nd pc and using it as a 3rd monitor for your main pc. Ultravnc apparently can do that on Windows:

Virtual displays - UltraVNC VNC OFFICIAL SITE, Remote Desktop Free Opensource

VNC remote desktop support software for remote PC control. Free. Anydesk , teamviewer alternative

uvnc.com

Otherwise, run a ssh server on the 2nd computer and rsync the files over.

 

[Jagun]

Thank you, commanders, for these suggestions; the VNC option looks good and may be an easier way to go, ssh server option I will also look into.
However, having looked into Syncthing it seems to follow my overall train of thought, it's just that I have been unsuccessful in getting it to network folders between computers, it will take time for me to figure that out.

In all, thank you @Shurimal and @BetaToaster.
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