fun with 2 computers

i've got two nice computers which i love, (ones a laptop ones a desktop) i was wondering if anyone had any ideas for fun things to do with them. i'll start, Vncing is nice like using my laptop as some sort of uber advanced remote control for my pc ( however i'd kind of like one with really really good refresh rates) doing some streaming media (vlc) is nice too so that way i can watch my bond movies anywhere i can get wifi in my house. i also know of a program called maxivista (http://www.maxivista.com/) which lets you do some dual monitor action ( however i'd prefer something that can show video on the networked monitor) i was also hoping some one knew of a program that allows me to use my keyboard and mouse from one computer to another on just a network i know i can do it with a vnc but the way my desktop is set up with my laptop its a little bit of a reach to get to the laptop's keyboard so most of the time i just say screw it. i use realvnc, if anyone thinks i'm wrong and i should use something different please tell me, other than the windows built in one i hate that one =\.

http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/index.html

Synergy is a cross-platform keyboard-mouse switch. It’s also one of the most well-named pieces of software out there. Here’s why: I had a laptop running XP with a nice usb keyboard and mouse plugged into it. To the right of that, I had a laptop running Linux. Both computers are on a wireless network. Using synergy I can slide the mouse off of the right edge of the screen and onto the Linux laptop’s XWindows screen with no lag. In the process it transfers  keyboard control over to the other system too. You can even cut and paste between systems. This is a great solution for using your desktop keyboard with your wireless laptop or if your laptop is sitting in the living room you could easily use its mouse and keyboard to control your home theater pc. Set up is simple, scales easily, and works with OSX, too.

thanks anonymous! this is exactly what i wanted.