kvm switchbox.

[redrunner]

hi, as i now have a spare comp i want to fix it up so my g,daughters can use it via my monitor when its not in use by myself
after looking on ebay i see a divice named-[ 2 port kvm switchbox ]
would i be right in thinking this is what i need to get so spare comp can be used
at the moment i have mine working via ethernet cable, and spare comp via usb.into the adsl modem,
and have been changing the monitor lead from 1 to the other as space is a bit tight for 2 monitors.
regards. r.r.

 

[Softus]

A KVM switch will allow you to share one keyboard input, one video output, and one mouse input, between as many computers as the switch will support.

 

[SeanT]

Sounds like just a monitor switch will do your purpose, if this spare computer has it's own keyboard and mouse - otherwise, you can use a KVM switch, and share the keyboard and mouse between both pcs too, but they have to be either PS2 or really simple USB ones - not fancy stuff, nor the wireless ones that only have the one plug-in adapter - the wireless ones that can be converted to PS2 work ok.

 

[redrunner]

sorry about late reply,
just found them both / yes it seems what i need is just a monitor switchbox as both comps have there own mouse/ keyboard etc, and the spare will go via the usb port on my modem as the new comp is via the ethernet port .
that should keep g,kids happy and no unwanted stuff on me new comp .thanks for help. regards. r.r.

 

[tim west]

Unless of course your monitor supports two vga inputs then the switching is done through the monitor. with no need for an external switch.

 

[redrunner]

thanks tim west, monitor only has the one vga input so looks like a monitor switchbox is what i need
so will be looking to get one of them. regards. r.r.