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I’d never use a software solution, even running on another personal computer through Synergy or something. The risk is too great.
A cheap completely software-free solution like this is best IMO: https://www.amazon.com/Undetectable-Mover-Parts-Software-Automatically/dp/B08GPGZ4Z6/
I'll describe - it's an L shaped desk. I have my two laptops stacked on top of each other at the 90 degree angle to save space with this stand. One on the top, and one on the bottom to counterbalance the weight. Then on the right is one set with the dual monitors, and on the left is the other. Both have keyboards and mice.
I'll describe - it's an L shaped desk. I have my two laptops stacked on top of each other at the 90 degree angle to save space with this stand. One on the top, and one on the bottom to counterbalance the weight. Then on the right is one set with the dual monitors, and on the left is the other. Both have keyboards and mice.
I am not OE but I have a long desk. I use this glass chairmat and it works extremely well. Lot of sites want to charge hundreds of dollars, but this from amazon has been flawless. https://www.amazon.com/Lorell-Tempered-Glass-Chair-82833/dp/B07K95V7X2
roller blade wheels.
like these:
https://www.amazon.com/Rollerblade-Replacement-Casters-Hardwood-Rolling/dp/B076CRCKNT
The wheels on rolling desk chairs are changeable, and the ones most come with are for hard floors.
Ha, now that’s fun. A self-jiggling mouse! I don’t think I would though. Any IT guy tasked with hunting down OEers might see this uncommon hardware ID and find it suspicious enough to look at you.
This is the one I’m using and it’s working great. The only downside is I have to change the battery in my mouse every 6 months instead of every year.
Just buy this one
Plug it in, press on button, set your mouse on top of it and walk away.
That's the exact setup I have, with the two laptops at the 90 degree angle. I bought this and it works perfectly. One laptop on top, and the other on the bottom to balance out the weight to ensure the top one doesn't tip over. It works perfectly. I have a seperate mouse and keyboard for each J so I don't use the touchpads or keyboards on the computers themselves.
Most VPN providers change IP addresses regularly now. I do this all the time, fly to parents home country and work from there without telling anyone. I use NordVPN which even gets by my ISPs vpn blocker for remote cable over browser. I get all my home country channels with no issues.
I tried a few other vpn providers and they were all being blocked. NordVPN seems to tbe one of the better ones out there and they have a lot of servers with specific geographic cities in target countries.
im using a mixer with balance so i can split the sound betwen 2 sources with1 ear
https://www.amazon.com.mx/gp/product/B01M68UK38/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
still trying to figure out mic control
I just replaced them all with this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B78JNSPM
Silent, much shorter, and it moves so slow I don't bother to turn it off anymore. Also the button is near the front.
This thing is a huge upgrade.
Purchased in August has saved me a lot of time -during this time I’ve had 3Js min had J4 but management was terrible and quit now I am back to a new J4 and has handle the laptops so far
4 Port Dual Monitor KVM Switch... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DKXLQR1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Yeah I’m just thinking there are other ways for them to spy that would be easier than listening to your audio. But you could always get a bug detector and then report back.
I use this usb switch (the remote sucks so I have it mounted under the front of my desk so I can hit the physical buttons).
I swap a primary KB + mouse + macro pad between the computers when I need to do focused work, otherwise I just reach a bit & type on the laptop.
I wish I could find a 4x4 USB switcher with a separate button cluster so I could mount it on top of the desk.
Each headset jack on my laptops is using a Y Splitter to split audio and mic. THe audio's get fed into an Audio Mixer, which feeds into a set of speakers.
The speakers have a headphone jack so I can wear the headphones and listen to multiple meetings, otherwise I don't use the headphones and just use the speakers.
The microphones I've switched my setup. My PC wasn't recognizing the microphone right away when switching between computers, so doing multiple meetings at once wouldn't work well since there would always be a noticeable delay when switching to another J.
Currently planning to have each PC have their own microphone and then also have this MuteMe using Push To Talk so that I must physically press a button to talk and once I let go, I'm muted.
https://www.amazon.com/MuteMe-Illuminated-Physical-Included-Required/dp/B09TDDWHRM
> calculated mediocrity
Amazon and Red Bubble got chu.
Get VPN router (if you have decent upload speed, note I said upload speed. 300mbps+ upload/download). Setup OpenVPN on the router. Get a travel router for when you’re overseas for all of your devices to connect to. Configure travel router to only connect with OpenVPN connection to home VPN router. Plug in the travel router to the overseas Ethernet port/local router or rebroadcast the wifi with the travel router (if no Ethernet port available. Never connect the work laptop/devices to anything but the travel router via travel router’s wifi.
Do not use any VPN services like ExpressVPN or NordVPN - all of these VPN services have public IPs that have been flagged by the most basic of enterprise IT systems.
Do not do this if you do not have the upload speed necessary, you’ll just lag.
Do not use any other protocol other than OpenVPN or Wireshark as overseas ISPs will likely drop your connection often.
Lastly, disable location services on work devices.
This is from my own experience and I basically no longer live in the US. I just travel and come back every now and then for less than 24h to renew my US passport travel visas.
As already suggested a mobile phone works great as long as you have signal.
To address the ethernet cable part, they do have portable routers you could use like this but it's not a good idea because once you get on J1's internet all bets are off. They might not notice but it's still opening yourself up to unnecessary risk.
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For the mute button thing, I got this, only allows one mic at a time.
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I only have one mic, shared on all PCs and it only connects to one computer at a time.
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I don't pay enough attention to constantly babysit the mute button on different PCs.
https://www.amazon.com/Luxe-Bidet-Neo-120-Non-Electric/dp/B00A0RHSJO/
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This is the one I have, was very easy to install and cleans my bum very well 😀
Take a polaroid of yourself like a selfie. Then, using gum and paperclip(s), mount the photo facing the camera. Voila, they can see you.
If you are creative, you can create some sort of polaroid carousel - or buy this from Amazon and put a little motor on it to make it move on it's own every few minutes.
I have a similar setup with an L shaped desk. I really like having a single desk, but I could see your way of doing it as working.
I bought this and have one laptop on top, and one on the bottom, which also acts as a counterweight. It saves me space. So the 2 laptops are on top of each other, with one Js 2 monitors to the right, and the other Js 2 monitors to the left.
https://www.amazon.com/MT750S-Multi-Device-High-Precision-Easy-Switch-Rechargeable/dp/B08RZ2NLSK
This is my weapon of choice. 3 Bluetooth channels PLUS a wireless USB.
I bought this for my girlfriend. I'm the director of technology for the company I work for and I cannot tell the difference between this and a normal mouse. Unless I physically saw the mouse in person, there's no way I could know anything was amiss
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BZ1HH81?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Just because the fucking light shows yellow does not mean you are not working. Just because the fucking light shows green does not mean you are working.
If you don't want to go on camera all the time, get a doctor's note for "non-verbal overload."
If they want to see the fucking light showing green, get a jiggler here. I've been using these for years at multiple employers.
> Better alternative is HDMI splitter for each monitor you want to record.
Would I still need the HDMI capture device or could I just use the HDMI splitter?
Just to give context to this (and I appreciate you taking the time to explain, I just want to be sure before I buy). Right now I have a docking station I place my laptop on (thinkpad ones) which looks like this, each morning I turn on my laptop and close it and then have 3 monitors I use (Main + Monitor-2 + Monitor-3). I use MS Teams & Zoom for my meetings.
Are you saying I could buy an HDMI splitter like this, then plug that into the docking station, then on one end plug my main monitor....on the other plug in my personal laptop (connecting via HDMI)?
No it’s like a 5 min setup, you can either remote into their pc and set it up or preconfigure it and mail it. For instance, buy 2 of these ASUS ROG Rapture WiFi 6 Gaming... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MRD1LDZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share, one the one in the us, set up an OpenVPN server using the provided Asus dynamic dns. Export the OpenVPN config. On the one in the place you’ll be living, set up OpenVPN client and import the config and router #1 admin name and pass. You’re done.
I have this model of a mouse jiggler. It connects from the wall and all you have to do is put your mouse on top of it. It will wiggle and fake the sensation of someone moving it.
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https://www.amazon.com/ENUSUNG-Undetectable-Mechanical-Adjustable-Drive-Free/dp/B09M8BMRXP
I recommend getting this - https://www.amazon.com/ILIFE-Shinebot-W400s-Scrubbing-Washing/dp/B0834QVKFJ/ref=sr_1_10_sspa?crid=3O2YIWIASQG35&keywords=robot%2Bmop&qid=1663798446&sprefix=robot%2Bmop%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-10-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0&th=1. It's much cheaper than when I brought a couple of months ago.
I've been using this one for a couple of years now:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08THDGY5Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It has a little rotation noise but it's only noticeable if you actively listen for it
This one works with apple’s Magic Mouse because of the laser placement: https://www.amazon.com/VAYDEER-Simulator-Driver-Free-Simulation-Awakening/dp/B08DTXPS51?ref_=ast_slp_dp
Sure here you are, this is the desk: https://www.target.com/p/glass-l-shaped-computer-desk-with-keyboard-tray-white-saracina-home/-/A-15802668 . These are the converters: TechOrbits Computer Desk... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0785MTM8B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This combo saved my life:
- Blue Yeti mic so I can control if I'm on mute, but also to route system audio to the Blue Yeti's headphone jack
- A 3.5mm headphone splitter plugged into my Blue Yeti so I can have one out go to my headphones and the other to a 3.5mm male to male extension cable
- A USB 3.5mm mic input adapter like this one so I can capture the second 3.5mm out as a mic input.
- Otter.ai to live transcribe my audio.
That allows me to have untraceable transcripts of meetings, even if the company tries to lock down transcriptions in Teams or Zoom. Saves my life when I have to take notes on two calls or just have a hard time paying attention.
USB Desk Fan,Small Table Fan... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PBRZDF4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It was nice bc it holds a bit of a charge so if you are truly remote/without electricity for a short bit of time or don’t want to use your computer to power it, it will hold a charge for a short amount of time. But excellent for travel.
WiebeTech MJ-3... Hands down...
I've been using it for years across several companies, including at a large financial institution. No issues whatsoever.
If you are afraid of it, then purchase a simple watch with a sweeping second hand and place your optical mouse on top of it.
2 monitor; 2 job each monitor.
4 port USB switch for keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/Selector-MLEEDA-Computers-Peripheral-Switcher/dp/B093K5HB6P/ref=sr\_1\_8?crid=1Z1V17718R0DT&keywords=4+port+usb+switch+with+remote&qid=1660739942&sprefix=4+port+usb+swaitch+with+remote%2Caps%2C51&sr=8-8
This is what youre looking for. It works as a passthrough cable and automatically stops jiggling once you move the mouse.
I use Thunderbolt docks for both of my laptops. It has an external power button. This allows me to "shelve" and tuck both laptops away.
https://www.amazon.com/Thunderbolt-Dock-connectivity-Precision-Compatible/dp/B07RYZTFYD
AHRISE Extension Cord, Power... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TS796ZS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Set your laptop to bootup to poweron from charging in the bios and use this switch to turn on and off power to the box.
My bad, it was £30 but still a cheap Chinese switch - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08NVKHRRT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Had it a couple of months
Where's the mouse jigglers?! Nice set up! I just added some LED light strips to mine. (full nerd mode). I also got a switch that allows me to choose which computer shows on my screen. This gives one job primary. The other laptop is still on and in site, but it helps me focus.
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Like this
I use this. It has 4+ monitor connections with all 4 being able to show on the same window.
I have a simple 4 entry USB hub that goes to each laptop that my mouse, keyboard, and headphones go into.
You van setup the monitor to show several different patterns as well.
LG 43UN700-B 43 Inch Class UHD... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0821WWXV6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Thanks I'll give it a shot. Didn't know there was a difference :(. According to their FAQ (before last question) for the Just Mic 4, all the inputs are mono? If so, I think I need to try their Maker Hart LOOP Mixer. I want stereo from my main rig for music/gaming.
And that's why I bought one of these...
My ass is clean enough to eat your dinner off of (please, LMK when you're free and I'll cook).
I bought this: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B004G9LMM6?ref_=pe_1020741_49284071_dpLink&th=1 for around 230 euro in the used section about 2 years ago. Its holding up strong and I am happy with it, although I see mixed reviews on the amazon page. I am 6'4" and wanted a headrest that would fit me, and aerons with the headrest were 1k plus when I looked
Along with a flexispot electric standing desk for 300 eur, I have basically gotten rid of all back pain.
No it doesn't. Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8BMRXP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details it's just a rotating disk, you put the mouse on top of it and the mouse will slowly and randomly move around your screen. No software on your laptop, no USB device, purely mechanical
Something like this https://www.amazon.com/WENTER-Splitter-Individual-Switches-Charging/dp/B08YNPXPRW/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2LEMM3GKY8518&keywords=usb+hub&qid=1659216042&sprefix=usb+hub%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-8 that you can plug into the wall
I just got one a couple days ago; https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8BMRXP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Works perfectly, nothing plugged into the laptop so totally undetectable, it just has a little rotating disk that randomly moves the mouse around the screen. I guess $25 is on the expensive side, but come on, it's $25
Sure desk 63 inch
Here I gomonitor stands
Sure here u go monitor stands, I bought 2
This is the one I got: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V73BX53
It doesn't plug into my work computer or anything, you just set your mouse physically on it and the disk spins randomly to keep the cursor moving around. I plug it into a USB port on my personal computer to keep it powered, but you could just plug it into a wall USB or something if you only have work computers nearby.
I wouldn't reccomend the ones that you plug into your work computer because that might be detectable and a lot of tech companies are very paranoid about random USB devices being plugged into work devices.
You deserved to be caught. You were lazy and careless. Should have used the one that plugs into the wall. I believe the best way to OE is to start out hot and impress your new employers and build up credibility so that when the excuses come out, they have no reason to doubt you or your ability.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.typeblog.shelter Used it on Pixel 5. Works like charm!
Features / Use Cases
- Run apps inside the isolated profile so they cannot access your data outside the profile
- “Freeze” (disable) background-heavy or seldom-used apps when you don’t need them. This is especially true if you use apps from "some company".
- Clone apps to use two accounts on one device
I have these headphones and they can connect by bluetooth to two different devices at a time. Good quality sound for the price too
This thread I found just says setup a NordVPN with a killswitch:
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Can it be that easy?
I use the same mixer!
For the mic solution, I actually just linked this splitter in another comment. It creates the mic solution you want, but it does not accept USB mics (I use a Rode shotgun mic with a phantom power supply with the aforementioned splitter.)
The mixer doesn't handle mics, so you'd need to either use the onboard mics on your laptops or, if you have a single mic you wanna use, create a similar setup with a single mic and a splitter.
Oh right my bad. They make different variations so you might want one more to your liking such as ergonomic, but I have the MX keys Anywhere
I bought this exact mouse jiggler off Amazon: Amazon Link
If you don't trust links search up: Mouse Jiggler, Undetectable Metal USB Mouse Mover with Switch Button by Laylion
It plugs into a USB port & the PC detects it as a regular mouse. It has a physical button that lets you choose 3 different modes & an LED indicator lets you know which one you've selected, there's no software at all it's all physical.
I've been using this one for 3 months https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08V73BX53
I plug it into a USB battery bank instead of the work machine. It runs 4-6 hours a day depending on how many meetings I have.
As a side note it does provide some entertainment when I look to my right and see the "ghost" mouse cursor making its way around the screen.n.n.o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Side note is does provide great entertainment when I look to my right and see the "ghost" mouse cursor making its way around the screen.
Get the real official Mouse Jiggler MJ 3. Why take the risk it falls off your watch, or a cheap china knock off stops working?
https://www.amazon.com/WiebeTech-Programmable-Mouse-Jiggler-MJ-3/dp/B00MTZY7Y4
Mouse jigglers. These are the ones I use. This one has multiple modes - slow (hardly noticeable) and fast (very crazy and all over the place). I turn them on when I start my day - I keep them on slow mode so even when I’m sharing my screen in a meeting, you can hardly tell. I bought these because I can leave them plugged in day to day and just hit the button to turn it on/off. (If I don’t turn them off, then my screens never go to sleep and my teams says green all through the night).
Looks good, I would suggest getting a vertical laptop stand thingy especially if you're not going to use the laptop screens. I got this one from Amazon, works great, tucks them away nicely:
Is buying 2 of the 1x4 for 100 a hack vs buying 1 of the 2x4 one for 420. Or did you just get here naturally as you added Js?
This is the 2 monitors from 4 computers version.
TESmart HDMI Dual Monitor KVM Switch 4 HDMI PCs + 2 HDMI Monitors
Thanks. KVM I bought (x2):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LZ9XK23?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
I have this - no power, so I have to plug in to a strip like a pleb.
You should be able to configure any router that aren't locked by a provider to use your favourite VPN provider.
ExpressVPN has served me well for many years in Europe and they have configuration guides for a lot of routers as well. You can also set this up on your phone and use that as a router when you're on the beach
I currently use the GL-MT300N-V2 / Mango - router with a Mullvad VPN account running on it. I connect my work laptop directly to the router either via wifi or ethernet. It always shows my location as in the US. If you go that route, make sure to update all drivers on the Mango.
I had the same problem you did. Tried 2 different cheaper options that didn't work at all.
Ended up getting the TESmart Dual Monitor KVM:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083NGXHWG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Works perfectly with my Macbook and Dell laptops along with a 4K monitor.
I will plug my current KVM, only $239 at Amazon. Works great for my keyboard/mouse and two monitors, no flickering.
You can use something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Splitter-Switch-Control-Supports-Projector/dp/B09CQ4JSC5/ref=dp_prsubs_1?pd_rd_i=B09CQ4JSC5&psc=1 (never used this particular one, the ones I have are some nonames like this but not in stock anymore).
You'd need 2, one for each monitor. You can then connect up to 3 inputs on each. Laptop1 would have 1 output to switch1 attached to mon1, and 1 output to switch2 attached to mon2. Same for laptop2. You have 1 remote for each monitor to control the input and you can use them any way you want - both M1 and M2 on laptop1, 1 each ... . It works petty good. For keyboard, Barrier - software solution, pretty good. Or smth like a Logitech multi device kboard+mouse combo for a hardware solution.
>> For anyone reading this comment and thinking "This guy has a point"
This guy has the most pointy of points.
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Go Read this book.
Get 4 monitors + cables ($200 each at CHEAPEST, could pay way more if you wanted)
2 monitor mounts ($110)
Mount monitors on monitor mounts, then put monitor mounts on computer. You'll probably need a power strip as well.
If you want to get fancy with it you could get a KVM switch so you don't have to get 4 keyboards/mice.
I bought this one, its cheap and it works pretty good. Maybe 1 in 20 times the HDMI won't sync correctly while switching, but I just switch again and its fine.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08NVKHRRT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I had this 55" OLED before I started OE. I use my personal PC to ssh into J1/J3. I keep the laptops open for slack/email. and J2 I have to hit the remote control to change the input. Sometimes I can almost multitask with two SSH terminals side by side with tmux on each. Usually the blocker is just getting in the zone / figuring out what the code changes are.
It was really disappointing because I bought this HDMI splitter/capture device that claimed to do side-by-side display, but the video quality and latency lag was just pathetic.
Alternatively, there are keyboards and mice that can connect to multiple computers at once. Example: Logitech MK850 Keyboard/Mouse combo. Can connect to up to 3 computers at once.
Just buy a physical mouse jiggled honestly: HONKID Undetectable Mouse Mover Jiggler with ON/Off Switch and USB Port Drive-Free,Simulate Physical Automatically Mouse Movement,Prevent Computer Laptop Inactive/Lockdown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08M388N7N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2NHADY49EGYJCCFSKCWS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
They can definitely see you’ve installed a jiggler. I recommend one of these. Don’t plug it into your work computer and no one will be the wiser.
Sounds like a plan, Stan. I've seen mentions of a script to enable space bar control over the mic, not sure whether this might work with multiple VM parsing audio through it's host. Another option is a mic with an on/off tannoy style button.
GranVela Gooseneck Stereo Microphone with Stand for PC,Laptop,iPad and MacBook, Ideal for Broadcasting,Live Streaming,Chatting,Facetime,Recording, Conference Call,3.5mm Jack- Silver https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N19JBGB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_BF528WQQ44TAVV2DWV6C
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KMZ1SDM
is what I have for work + personal laptops.
so far, flawless. the wired headphones/mic i haven't used since I haven't found a good wired headset that uses bone conduction -- I need the bone conduction since I have hearing aids and regular headsets suck with them
This tech 8 mouse jiggled was recommended to me by someone in this forum and it’s been amazing. Just ensure that you’re powering it from your wall outlet and not from your pc. https://www.amazon.com/Undetectable-Mover-Parts-Software-Automatically/dp/B08GPGZ4Z6
Mobile monitors are a thing go hang out on /r/digitalnomads . I would love to do this but my ADHD means I can't concentrate anywhere other than my man cave :(