How do I have 2 laptops share 1 external monitor without a KVM switch?
If the monitor has two HDMI ports, each computer can be connected to an HDMI port and you can use the monitor’s source select to switch between computers. Or you could use an HDMI switch. Finally, you could alternate between the computers by swapping the HDMI cable.
Can I use the same keyboard and mouse to use with my Mac mini and my PC at the same time?
Yes. You are going to need a KVM (Keybord, Video, Mouse) to switch back and forth. KVMs also offer sharing of speakers and microphones, and some of the higher end ones allow you to share USB peripherals like cameras as well. The only consideration you need to make is the video. Mac Minis, if theyre modern, have HDMI. IF your PC has HDMI, then just get a KVM with HDMI. IF DVI, then on the Mac you can use an inexpensive HDMI to DVI adapter. VGA is the most inexpensive solution, but it’s the one for older hardware.I got the IOGEAR 2-Port HDMI Cable KVM Switch with Cables and Audio, GCS62HU from Amazon. Currently $60 US. I currently use it to run my self built tower and a Lenovo ThinkCentre. I love it.
Is there a KVM switch that works well with the Apple Thunderbolt Display?
There are thunderbolt to DVI adapter[1][2]. Gender changers may be needed, but in theory you could use a DVI based KVM. Thunderbolt video is really DVI (well more like HDMI or DisplayPort… they are all virtually identical for this purpose).Obviously sound won't work since you'd be using DVI but you can use standard audio cables that come with most KVM's.Haven't tested this, but should be fine.1. http://www.amazon.com/OKEBA-Disp...2. http://www.monoprice.com/product...
Do you need to have the Intel Compute Stick plugged in to an HDMI device for it to work?
It should still work. The stick has a micro-USB port that it draws power from, and connects to the network over Wi-Fi. While I haven't played with one, everything suggests that the HDMI port is like the one on a regular computer: something that is used only for video output, and is not essential to the computer's operation.
How do I convert PS/2 outlets to a female USB for KVM switch?
I have a Mac Mini (USB) and a PS/2 older PC. Have USB KVM switch. Mac is no problem but just plugging in the USB in the PC only brings up an error message. How do I fix this. Running Windows ME on PC and OS X 10.3.9 on Mac. Can't find driver for switching to Mac Keyboard and mouse to install on PC. What do I do?
If I want to pilot 2 devices (phone and PC) with the same USB keyboard, like using a Y-shaped USB adapter, what's the cheapest USB switch, so that I can simply switch device without plugging/unplugging anything?
I think you are going about this the wrong way. I could probably find a usb type device which is similar to a KVM without ‘V’ideo but I think you would be better off with my suggestion.I assume your phone uses bluetooth. Does your laptop? If not you can get a laptop adaptor for it for cheap.My solution would be to get a bluetooth keyboard that can switch between devices as that is what I have.Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Wireless Keyboardlooks like the SRP is $69.99 CAD but I know you can get it cheaper from Amazon, Best Buy or Walmart even.
What is the major difference between a 5 dollar USB switch and the 100+ dollar ones?
Thanks for A2A.The item in your first picture is basically for sharing one USB device on two machines, aimed at sharing a non-network printer between two machines. However, as USB is a two-way protocol, you could connect a keyboard at the single end, and switch between computers by pressing the button, although you would also have to change input source on the Monitor each time. This assumes that the device passes sufficient power for a keyboard.The item in your second picture is a complete KVM switch, although it only handles the VGA-15 signal not HDMI. Pressing the button on this device will switch your monitor as well instead of having to change input source. The issue of expense surrounding a full KVM switch is the frequency and resolution of video that it can successfully handle. Some of the cheaper ones will restrict the maximum resolution you can display on your monitor.
How do I swap computers sharing the same monitor?
Historically you would accomplish this using a KVM switch, but these days they are increasingly only meant for businesses, and unless you’re ok with using legacy technologies like VGA you may be paying hundreds or thousands of dollars for a good KVM. There are multiple ways you can accomplish this. Some monitors support Picture-in-picture capability, such as Dell’s 43″ multi-client monitor, and at a large enough size you can probably just have all the different computers on screen at once. Other monitors have built in KVM switches and feature multiple USB upstream ports, so you can just connect the different computers to a separate input on that monitor. Using any of Dell’s larger UltraSharp monitors with this function is probably your best bet.
I am looking for a USB to dual USB Cable?
A dual-ported KVM switch, maybe? https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1TSN...
How can I plug my Apple Cinema Display into this KVM switch?
You will need a DVI to mini display port converter like this one Amazon.com: Gefen DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter (EXT-DVI-2-MDP): ElectronicsHowever you should also check the maximum output resolution, so you can find another converter with higher output resolution (this one is limited to 1920x1080 pixel to pixel). It also means that you will need a DVI cable (to connect this box with your KVM) and also a mini display port cable (to connect this box with the Apple Cinema Display).