Two computers, One Keyboard and Monitor
Apr 1, 2021 11:57:33 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
I use two computers, one Windows and one Ubuntu with one keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I just installed a switch that connects to everything and changes all from one computer to the other at the touch of a button.
Apr 1, 2021 11:59:59 #
tomad wrote:
I use two computers, one Windows and one Ubuntu with one keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I just installed a switch that connects to everything and changes all from one computer to the other at the touch of a button.
Yup, I have a KVM switch in my computer parts box.
Really nice when I needed it.
Apr 1, 2021 12:00:10 #
Charlie157
Loc: San Diego, CA
jerryc41 wrote:
Years ago, I had a device that let me use two computers with one keyboard, etc. Then it stopped working
There is a switch that does that. You plug in your keyboard and monitor to the switch, then connect the keyboard and monitor from the switch to the two computers. Switch has two sets of monitor and keyboard lines or cables. Connect them to the computer. The switch designates a hot key on your keyboard. Press the hot key twice and it changes the computer monitor/keyboard. I don't member the name. My son told me about the switch and I picked one up at Fry's. This was many years ago and it out lasted both computers
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.