Can a wireless keyboard/mouse be used with more than 1 computer?

[cathmint]

I have a microsoft wireless laser desktop 4000. I've been using it on a Dell desktop running Windows XP. My daughter recently passed on her MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard, and I'm not yet facile using the touchpad. I'm wondering if it will be possible to use the 4000 with both computers.

I appreciate your assistance with this issue.
Cathy

 

[sabysmth]

Then go to my network place > wireless n/w connection -right click properties"tick" use windows to configure my wireless network settings then advance>"tick" computer to computer(adhoc)networks.

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[ssddx]

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OP:

yes, you can use the wireless mouse on both computers. however, you won't be able to use it on both computers at the same time. you might have to use a "connect" button on the bottom of the keyboard (if it has one) when switching.

keep in mind that you'll get better results if you plug in the wireless receiver first and then start the computer up second.

 

[hang-the-9]

I have a microsoft wireless laser desktop 4000. I've been using it on a Dell desktop running Windows XP. My daughter recently passed on her MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard, and I'm not yet facile using the touchpad. I'm wondering if it will be possible to use the 4000 with both computers.

I appreciate your assistance with this issue.
Cathy

Isn't it great getting hand-me-downs from your own kids?

A good cheap wireless mouse is about 30 and you won't have to swap connectors between the 2 computers.

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Larger mouse http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104333

All will work with Mac OS X 10.4 +

 

[cathmint]

Isn't it great getting hand-me-downs from your own kids?

A good cheap wireless mouse is about 30 and you won't have to swap connectors between the 2 computers.

Stripes! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104363
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104285 in Blue
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104332 in Red
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104366 in Black (free shipping for this on, but the Red is $4)
Larger mouse http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104333

All will work with Mac OS X 10.4 +

Hello,
I'm sorry. I saw that there was an answer, but I haven't been able to deal with it because I had a bad flood, and am expecting another one tomorrow. I'm borrowing a friend's laptop in order to check my mail. I'll get to it as soon as I can see daylight and get my equipment hooked up again, and let you know what happens.
Thanks for your concern.
Cathy