KVM Switch possible?

Scythe · 9 Aug 2011 at 09:50

Hi, I'm getting a new pc soon. Currently running a Mac Mini which I'll be keeping, with it running on my tv. I also want a dedicated monitor to be run through the PC, but with the KB and Mouse input from the PC (see diagram)

Alternatively, can you have it so the Mac and PC share keyboard and mouse, but have independent monitors (mac will have tv for movies etc, and PC will have it's own monitor)?

Scythe · 10 Aug 2011 at 00:22

Anyone? Or what about if the Mac and PC don't share the TV, but share the keyboard and mouse?

Like using the KVM switch, but without the monitor?

chigley · 10 Aug 2011 at 00:37

I use a Belkin Flip to switch beween two of my computers.

I don't really understand your situation/diagram but you could definitely use a Flip to have the Mac/PC sharing the keyboard/mouse, each with their own screen.

There are probably cheaper alternatives from a slightly less-expensive brand though!

linktoinsanity · 10 Aug 2011 at 00:41

Scythe said:
Anyone? Or what about if the Mac and PC don't share the TV, but share the keyboard and mouse?

Like using the KVM switch, but without the monitor?

Yeah, should be totally possible from what I've seen.

Scythe · 10 Aug 2011 at 10:21

I wanted it so the TV was the Pc's second monitor, but also the mac's primary monitor.

Ok I'll look into it thanks

weird_dave · 10 Aug 2011 at 13:41

If the monitor is just connected to the PC as its primary, then all you need is a KVM for the mouse, KB and TV to switch between the mac/PC.