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KVM or USB switch reccomendation (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world to c/pcgaming@lemmy.world

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So recently had the ability to work from home a bit more than usual so I'm in the market for a KVM or USB switch to go between my PC and work laptop. Anyone have suggestions?

ETA. Thanks for all of the useful feedback, appreciate it!

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[–] fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

multiple 1440p ultrawides

Yeah that won't be cheap. https://www.store.level1techs.com/products/p/14-kvm-switch-dual-monitor-2computer-z5erd-n6mbj

Might I suggest a USB switcher, a hub, and just changing inputs on the monitor?

[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, as I keep looking that's what it seems like it's the best choice to continue to game and be productive, which is fine by me, not that hard to switch inputs on a monitor.

[–] astrsk@piefed.social 4 points 6 months ago

Check out ddcutil and setting keyboard shortcuts. At a single press you can switch monitor inputs easily so no need to fiddle with monitor buttons. Combined with a USB switcher you’re down to just 2 button presses to swap machines like this.