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2PCs with a single keyboard, mouse, I wish there's something that works, I want to control 2 PC's with one keyboard, no need to switch monitors I have a dedicated monitor for each PC (Windows 10, 11).

Any recommendations? I've already tried these options:


  • Bluetooth/Dongle

All of them have a rare error called "ghost/sticky keys" and is not a mechanical error, because when connected through USB it stops happening, the only keyboard that didn't do that was the Logitech MX KEYS S but rubber-dome KB ๐Ÿ˜” and I really don't like it specially their bottom keys, I know that there is a Logitech MX MECHANICAL does anyone know how fast is while switching from Bluetooth devices?

Same "sticky keys" and it takes more than 2 seconds to switch between devices

I don't like the idea of them sharing the devices through the same network LAN/VPN it defeats my purpose of using 2 PC's it may work for people with two OS, but not for me, I want to use 2 different networks on each PC so they won't able to see each other

  • Build one

I even tried making my own one by soldering 2 USB cables into a single keyboard with a switch to control to which PC should the data be send while typing the keys... but you needed a controller actively connected to the windows devices so... it didn't work as planned

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I do NOT need/want a display port or any video switch (I use 2 monitors, one for each pc)

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[โ€“] barsquid@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Aten has some cool looking equipment, but then wants me to "add to quote cart" no thanks. Might see if I can find it used.

[โ€“] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

IO Gear is also Aten and is available retail. I have the GCS1934 which I use daily. Came with nice cables and all. Unfortunately all DisplayPort KVMs are super expensive.

[โ€“] barsquid@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That's what I'm discovering right now, VGA or a fistful of money.

[โ€“] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago

DVI is cheap, HDMI is reasonable, then there's DP. If you can get away with DVI or HDMI you could save some money. Personally I didn't want HDMI for the future proofing as well as the DP version I got supports multiple monitors per port allowing to bug a smaller KVM for multi monitor use. I haven't tested the multi monitor functionality yet. ๐Ÿ˜