2 PC's-1 monitor: what switch to use?
adarryl
No Man Stands So Tall As When He Stoops To Help a Child. Icrontian
I have two stand alone PC's that I want to share access to one monitor. I know I will need some sort of KVM switch but need it only for the video part not the keyboard or mouse. Can anyone tell me what I need and make a recommendation on brand? Also, prefer DVI connections rather than VGA alone. Thx!
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But really, do some research on different KVM models. Some of them really stink. I run Ultra VNC on a couple computers and also have a KVM hooked up with two computers my wife and son use, sharing one monitor, mouse, and keyboard. (Don't feel sorry for my son. He's also got a laptop in his bedroom.)
I started using Ultra VNC simply because I had the parts for another Folding machine and did not want to mess with more cables and an expensive KVM just to run Folding. I like it so much I've installed it on other computers throughout the house and for the occasional remote administration of those remote machines. On the back of the dedicated Folding box there is an antenna for the networking card and just one cable, the power cable. That's it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107407
It is simple and effective. I found it did not recognize 2 different Logitech USB mice I use but it did recognize and works well with a Rosewill USB Optical I had laying around. This was with a PS/2 adapter in all three cases. I am pleased with the outcome with the only glitch being one of connectivity with a USB mouse. Hard to figure that one out; if one is recognized, you would think others would be too. Anyway, I am going with this for now though I bookmarked some Ultra VNC links based on Leo's input. That will be my backup plan.