Two PCs, one mouse & keyboard
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...uters-pc-only/
...looks okay, but, famous last words, etc.
What's the way to go?
Re: Two PCs, one mouse & keyboard
I use a kvm switch and it works great
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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
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One is my wife's personal PC, the other is our dedicated business PC.
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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!
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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!
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.
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Assuming you have two monitors I would use Synergy. I use it at work and it works wonderfully.