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Bloodrayne

Bloodrayne

Bloodrayne

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Hi All,

It has been a long time since I used a KVM switch, and I wondered if there were preferences with regards to those that are still around - or if the preference is now to use an alternative solution?

I want to switch between a desktop tower and a laptop, they're not on at the same time so no potential for conflict.

Currently have a USB keyboard, but could consider an upgrade if the best way to do this was wireless (although I also thought that it was just adding a potential issue... could just be me being old though!)

Thanks!
 
Bloodrayne said:
Hi All,

It has been a long time since I used a KVM switch, and I wondered if there were preferences with regards to those that are still around - or if the preference is now to use an alternative solution?

I want to switch between a desktop tower and a laptop, they're not on at the same time so no potential for conflict.

Currently have a USB keyboard, but could consider an upgrade if the best way to do this was wireless (although I also thought that it was just adding a potential issue... could just be me being old though!)

Thanks!
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https://symless.com/synergy
 
Thanks both - to confirm that synergy needs both on then it's not for me in this instance.

A bluetooth keyboard may be an option (the laptop has bluetooth, the desktop not - but can use a dongle for that), so I'll have a search for something that's suitable.
 
ATEN US224 thank me later. You can spend a ton of money on fancy KVMs, etc. and not get as good support or a lot of money going through cheap generic brand devices and have issues like constant disconnections, etc. atleast in my experience that device just works with minimal switching time.
 
I purchased a powered USB switch for exactly the same reason, connect USB KB and Mouse between laptop and desktop. One press switches input. Works a treat have had zero issues.

UGreen USB 3.0 switch - 2 in 4 out from
Rainforest £19.99
 
Just bought an ATEN CS22U KVM switch for a tenner new. I'm ignoring its VGA port and using it for USB mouse and keyboard KVM switching. Seems to be doing a very good job. It's powered off the USB ports and fully passively transmits each USB input to a separate USB output, and it appears there's no input lag / issues with my high refresh mouse etc.
 
Thanks for those responses - all good to hear, and the fact that some are powered via USB is a definite bonus.

Will look at each of them and then probably randomly select one based on how soon I can get it...
 
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