Two PCs, one mouse & keyboard

[j2k4]

My wife finally consented to two PCs (hurray), but I first broached the subject with her long enough ago that I'm sure what was the solution is no longer.

I just Googled this...

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-one-keyboard-and-one-mouse-for-multiple-computers-pc-only/

...looks okay, but, famous last words, etc.

What's the way to go?

[Malnar]

I use a kvm switch and it works great

[Expeto]

kvm is nice, useful, simple, reliable.
input director have extras, but its more likely to fail than a kvm.

Give us some details about what you are using computers for

[j2k4]

One is my wife's personal PC, the other is our dedicated business PC.

[vivitron 15]

The easiest way to solve this is to use a wireless keyboard and mouse, and to just plug the dongle-receiver into the front of the pc. When you want to control the other pc, just move the dongle over, and get going!

[j2k4]

The easiest way to solve this is to use a wireless keyboard and mouse, and to just plug the dongle-receiver into the front of the pc. When you want to control the other pc, just move the dongle over, and get going!

That is actually a splendid idea.

Wonder about the durability of the USB plugs...

Actually, a fellow ought to be able to buy a "switch-pitch" mouse/keyboard combo with two transmitters for just such a situation.

[thegreenknight]

Assuming you have two monitors I would use Synergy (http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/). I use it at work and it works wonderfully.