dotTech - Topic: Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 karen on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13079 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13079 That looks just fine.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:39:05 -0700 PCbasics on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13061 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13061 Thanks.....i think i was looking at the wrong stuff.......but which do you think is better..... i found this one but it kind of looks "cheap":

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0335168

]]> Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:51:20 -0700 karen on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13054 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13054 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182157

-shares 1 monitor, 1 mouse (USB) and 1 keyboard (USB) between 2 computers

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:37:43 -0700 karen on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13053 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13053 Yes, most do keyboard and mice as well as video.

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:35:13 -0700 o(o.o)o on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13051 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13051 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=198269&Sku=A225-1212

 

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3749674&Sku=A225-1286

 

A bit pricey but you can browse stores for cheaper brands. Choose the corrent port type that you'll need (USB or PS/2) .

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:03:05 -0700 PCbasics on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13050 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13050 How about mouse and keyboards? do the KVM switches share those too?

 

and also can someone give me an example of a KVM switch.....cause all the ones im finding is share one computer with two monitors....not share two computers with one monitor......

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:53:47 -0700 karen on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13048 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13048 Agreed. KVM switches work well. Try to find one that manually switches video only. You can get ones that also switch USB ports (good if you have a USB printer) but that is more expensive than you need.

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 05:22:54 -0700 jumbi on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13047 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13047 kvm switch is the only and easiest way to solve this.

Just a note: There are many types of KVM switches and also automatic and manual. In some cases, the manual switch is the most compatible and trouble free.

]]> Sat, 18 Sep 2010 01:31:15 -0700 Gioneo on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13036 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13036 Besides remote desktop, nothing else I can think of. Confused

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:59:26 -0700 PCbasics on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13035 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13035 Gioneo said:

I use a kvm switch. Low end models are pretty inexpensive.

yeah...saw some for 10 bucks (pretty cheap?) but i was wondering if there was another way before i have to buy one of those.....

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:55:40 -0700 PCbasics on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13034 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13034 Locutus said:

Is the screen you want to share a laptop screen?

no…..i have 2 pcs and i need to use one of them for stuff like internet surfing and typing etc. (windows 7) and i have another which surprisingly is an OLD windows 98 which i also need for some files. so what i have been doing is changing monitors and keyboards and everthing each time i need to use a different computer……which sucks alot because of all the time switching between monitors…..theres got to be an easier way!Surprised

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:52:22 -0700 Gioneo on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13033 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13033 I use a kvm switch. Low end models are pretty inexpensive.

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:14:53 -0700 Locutus on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13032 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13032 Is the screen you want to share a laptop screen?

]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:39:32 -0700 PCbasics on Share one monitor with multiple computers http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13030 Tech Support http://dottech.org/forums/tech-support/share-one-monitor-with-multiple-computers/#p13030 How would i do this and is it possible? I need this because we do not have enough monitors and we dont want to just go out and buy one....so is there anyway other than remote access or something like that.....because  i will need to do stuff not just remote control the other computer.Cool

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