Thunderbolt port switch?
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I am looking for a Thunderbolt port switch - does such a thing even exist? I have two high-end Dell laptops. One is for my client (must use for their work), the other is my own, and I cannot get any network connection between them (client's laptop fully locked down) so no RDP. I have a Dell dock, using the Thunderbolt port to connect to one of the laptops, and goes out to my KB, mouse, and two high end monitors. I would love to be able to switch between these without having to physically swap the Thunderbolt port between them. I've noticed on the one laptop that it's port is getting loose, and the connection can get a bit flakey. So a switch would be nice, even a physical A to B switch, though of course a KB hotkey would be nice. It would be cool too if both laptops could also be kept charged when plugged in. Anyone heard of such a device? Use one? I've looked before but haven't found one yet....
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I am looking for a Thunderbolt port switch - does such a thing even exist? I have two high-end Dell laptops. One is for my client (must use for their work), the other is my own, and I cannot get any network connection between them (client's laptop fully locked down) so no RDP. I have a Dell dock, using the Thunderbolt port to connect to one of the laptops, and goes out to my KB, mouse, and two high end monitors. I would love to be able to switch between these without having to physically swap the Thunderbolt port between them. I've noticed on the one laptop that it's port is getting loose, and the connection can get a bit flakey. So a switch would be nice, even a physical A to B switch, though of course a KB hotkey would be nice. It would be cool too if both laptops could also be kept charged when plugged in. Anyone heard of such a device? Use one? I've looked before but haven't found one yet....
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A google search for "Thunderbolt switch" comes up with hits. They seem to be KVM switches if that's what you're looking for.
Keep Calm and Carry On
Yes, I have seen those. Lots of actual switches, but what I want is just a switch on the Thunderbolt port itself. I don't need the connections for the monitors/KB/mouse as the are all already on the Dell Dock. Thanks...
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I am looking for a Thunderbolt port switch - does such a thing even exist? I have two high-end Dell laptops. One is for my client (must use for their work), the other is my own, and I cannot get any network connection between them (client's laptop fully locked down) so no RDP. I have a Dell dock, using the Thunderbolt port to connect to one of the laptops, and goes out to my KB, mouse, and two high end monitors. I would love to be able to switch between these without having to physically swap the Thunderbolt port between them. I've noticed on the one laptop that it's port is getting loose, and the connection can get a bit flakey. So a switch would be nice, even a physical A to B switch, though of course a KB hotkey would be nice. It would be cool too if both laptops could also be kept charged when plugged in. Anyone heard of such a device? Use one? I've looked before but haven't found one yet....
Andreas Mertens wrote:
client's laptop fully locked down
I'm guessing you've discovered what Thunderspy's discovered and that's why you're talking about not using something other than the postal service to get your all-metal macro return bar which you can program up to 15 characters to generate short signatures ... {take a breath/exhale} ... and more to work! I was going to lead that sentence with the word "So", as if I was being interviewed before some photographic device, and having been asked a question by the interviewer, decided in my mind that what this douche deuce just asked me wasn't really a question at all. So that I could go on with my tirade. But that's being too too. Yes?
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Andreas Mertens wrote:
client's laptop fully locked down
I'm guessing you've discovered what Thunderspy's discovered and that's why you're talking about not using something other than the postal service to get your all-metal macro return bar which you can program up to 15 characters to generate short signatures ... {take a breath/exhale} ... and more to work! I was going to lead that sentence with the word "So", as if I was being interviewed before some photographic device, and having been asked a question by the interviewer, decided in my mind that what this douche deuce just asked me wasn't really a question at all. So that I could go on with my tirade. But that's being too too. Yes?
I have no idea what you are talking about...