is it possible to use one monitor with two PCs. I would think I can only one PC at a time.
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is it possible to use one monitor with two PCs. I would think I can only one PC at a time.
Mike
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Absolutely! Do a "google" on KVM switches. There are those which go from two pc's up to enterprise systems controlling multitudes of machines from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. For more in line with home use, there are basically two types; One has PS2 inputs for the keyboard and mouse, the other has USB inputs. The monitor input is typically analog (VGA) type. You should be able to pick up a decent one with cables for under $50.00.
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Pretty easy, actually. A lot of newer monitors have multiple switchable inputs: one button press gets you from one PC to the other.
A more elegant solution is a KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) switch that switches the whole "cockpit" between two or more CPUs.
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Thanks I ordered a KVM switch this morning.
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Originally Posted by John Miliunas
Absolutely! Do a "google" on KVM switches. There are those which go from two pc's up to enterprise systems controlling multitudes of machines from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. For more in line with home use, there are basically two types; One has PS2 inputs for the keyboard and mouse, the other has USB inputs. The monitor input is typically analog (VGA) type. You should be able to pick up a decent one with cables for under $50.00.
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Mike, questions? Not sure of terminology? Fire away and I'll see if I can clear anything up for you.
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John K. Miliunas
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