One monitor with two systems.
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Hi all, I have a monitor and two systems. Time to time I need to work on both. Log in through RDP is bit of mess. So I am looking for a device where I can share same Monitor, Mouse and Key-board with two systems. Did anyone of you using such device, and so please let me know.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Hi all, I have a monitor and two systems. Time to time I need to work on both. Log in through RDP is bit of mess. So I am looking for a device where I can share same Monitor, Mouse and Key-board with two systems. Did anyone of you using such device, and so please let me know.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
They are called KVM switches (keyboard, video, mouse). Readily available in shops or online (depending on where you are). Too easy. Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994.
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They are called KVM switches (keyboard, video, mouse). Readily available in shops or online (depending on where you are). Too easy. Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994.
Thanks! I already put an order on ebay for a 4 Port USB switch box.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
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Thanks! I already put an order on ebay for a 4 Port USB switch box.
I appreciate your help all the time... CodingLover :)
Be aware of the fact that the KVM switches do not necessarily work as you would like them to do. You may have to find out the correct order of switching things on. When I want to use my notebook (in a docking station), I have to switch on the notebook first, after some 5 seconds the mains switch and the monitor; that works in some 90% of the cases, but sometimes getting the mouse to work requires a reboot of the notebook. When it comes to USB devices, the KVM switches most often fail - better use PS2 mouse and keyboard. Still it could be necessary to try several brands of switches before you get one working with your system.
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Be aware of the fact that the KVM switches do not necessarily work as you would like them to do. You may have to find out the correct order of switching things on. When I want to use my notebook (in a docking station), I have to switch on the notebook first, after some 5 seconds the mains switch and the monitor; that works in some 90% of the cases, but sometimes getting the mouse to work requires a reboot of the notebook. When it comes to USB devices, the KVM switches most often fail - better use PS2 mouse and keyboard. Still it could be necessary to try several brands of switches before you get one working with your system.
Spoiling all the fun, aren't you! ;P ;P And here I was looking forward to next week's thread "My KVM doesn't work" Seriously though, a good point. :thumbsup: Peter
Software rusts. Simon Stephenson, ca 1994.
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Be aware of the fact that the KVM switches do not necessarily work as you would like them to do. You may have to find out the correct order of switching things on. When I want to use my notebook (in a docking station), I have to switch on the notebook first, after some 5 seconds the mains switch and the monitor; that works in some 90% of the cases, but sometimes getting the mouse to work requires a reboot of the notebook. When it comes to USB devices, the KVM switches most often fail - better use PS2 mouse and keyboard. Still it could be necessary to try several brands of switches before you get one working with your system.
It's very brand dependent in my experience. The only brand I haven't had any such problems with is Avocent. But that doesn't mean others won't.