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crazyh0rse
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Cursor moves between two MacBook Pro screens

I have two MacBook Pros. They are not physically linked except they are both connected to the wifi hub.


When I move my cursor to the edge of the screen on one machine, it appears on the screen of the other.

Posted on Oct 11, 2026 4:27 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 11, 2026 7:10 AM in response to crazyh0rse

This is a feature called universal control


If you want to stop your cursor from moving to the other MacBook:


  • In macOS Ventura or newer:
    1. Open System Settings.
    2. Click Displays in the left sidebar.
    3. Click the Advanced button at the bottom.
    4. Turn off Link to Mac or iPad. 
  • In macOS Monterey or older:
    1. Open System Preferences.
    2. Click Displays.
    3. Select Universal Control.
    4. Deselect Allow your cursor and keyboard to move between any nearby Mac or iPad.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374141