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1 Monitor 2 Computers

#1 User is offline   Jim P 

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 07:17 AM

I have two computers and one monitor. Is there an adapter where I can connect both computers to the monitor?
It's a PITA to disconnect and reconnect the monitor when switching between computers.

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Jim

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 07:31 AM

buy a switch


Switchboxes...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList....amp;srchInDesc=

http://www.ehow.com/video_13828_connect-two-computers.html

Most likely you will have to pick up another cable or two though. You'll need one for each computer going to the switch, and one going to the monitor from the switch.

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#3 User is offline   Jim P 

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Posted 10 September 2008 - 12:11 PM

Thanks Smurfgod

Found one @ newegg with cables for $40+shipping.

Jim

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 06:03 PM

Received my IOgear GCS62 KVM switch today. It works perfect :thumbsup:

The usb mouse works with a PS/2 adapter. Two taps on the scroll lock key and in a few seconds Shazzam!!! I'm veiwing the other computer. :huh:

Jim

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Posted 12 September 2008 - 06:47 PM

sweet man, glad it works out for ya :thumbsup:

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