Simplify Multi-PC Workflows with Thunderbolt Share ~ Plugable Technologies

It doesn’t matter if you're juggling between a high-powered desktop at the office and a portable laptop for remote work, or you're a creative pro syncing files across multiple machines; managing two systems can be a productivity bottleneck. That’s where the Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with Thunderbolt™ Share steps in to streamline your dual-PC setup.

What Is Thunderbolt Share?

Thunderbolt Share is Intel’s powerful new software platform that creates a high-bandwidth, secure connection between two Windows Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 PCs. Once connected with a Thunderbolt Share licensed device—like the Plugable TBT-UDT3—you unlock a host of game-changing features designed to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and control.

Key Features and Real-World Use Cases

Drag-and-Drop File Sharing. No Cloud Required

Tired of emailing yourself files or bouncing between cloud drives? Thunderbolt Share enables direct, high-speed file transfers between two PCs, no internet or external drives required.

Ideal For: Transferring large video files, syncing project folders, or migrating from an old PC.
Why It Matters: File transfers don’t clog up your network or expose your data to cloud-based vulnerabilities. It is also simply more efficient and convenient.

Shared Peripherals and Remote PC Control With No Lag

Share any peripherals connected to the TBT-UDT3 between two PC’s. Use a single keyboard and mouse across two PCs with seamless cursor movement. Access connected drives, displays, and Thunderbolt peripherals without needing to move a cable!

Ideal For: Hybrid workers with multiple laptops, IT managers monitoring systems, gamers streaming on one PC while playing on another, or pros using laptops for Zoom and desktops for CAD. Works as a great alternative to a Thunderbolt switch.
Why It Matters: Multitask between work and personal systems without losing efficiency or desk space.

Smooth Multi-PC Workflows

With Thunderbolt Share, easily control one PC from another. Creatives can monitor renders on one system while editing on another, and developers can run local servers and dev environments in parallel.

Ideal For: Engineers, developers, streamers, and power users with high-performance, multi-system setups.

Why It Matters: Reduces hardware redundancy and maximizes productivity across machines.

What You’ll Need

To get started, make sure you have:

Two Windows Thunderbolt 4 or 5 PCs
A Thunderbolt™ Share-licensed accessory (like the TBT-UDT3)
An additional Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 cable (to connect the additional host)
The Thunderbolt Share software, downloadable from Intel

Pro Tip: At least one of the connected PCs or an approved peripheral (such as a docking station) must be licensed to use Thunderbolt Share. Thunderbolt Share is currently not available on macOS.

If you are interested in Thunderbolt Share and want to get it up and running in your multi-PC setup, check out the Plugable TBT-UDT3 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station!

For more information about how to install and use Thunderbolt Share please see our additional Thunderbolt Share article here: How to Install and Use Thunderbolt Share

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