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PointerStick vs SyncJEdit

A side-by-side look at PointerStick and SyncJEdit. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

PointerStick

PointerStick

System & Hardware

PointerStick is a freeware virtual pointing device software that allows controlling the mouse cursor using a joystick, gamepad or other USB device. It works by translating input device movements into mouse cursor movements on screen.

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SyncJEdit

SyncJEdit

Development

SyncJEdit is a real-time collaborative text editor that allows multiple users to edit the same document simultaneously. It is built on top of the open-source JEdit editor and uses Operational Transformation algorithms to synchronize edits between users.

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