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| 537281 | 2007-03-31 09:59:00 | Hi I want to control 2 computers. Both will be on at time. i need to be able to switch between each. What are the things to consider. |
gum digger (6100) | ||
| 537282 | 2007-03-31 10:45:00 | Had a Dick Smith branded one that crapped out after a year (oh really you ask, yes really). Currently using a MyPico2 , from Ascent, works well, the secomd comp mouse and keyboard are controlled through a single USB plug, so makes swapping machines a breeze. I've been pleased with this one to date, uses two taps of the control key to switch machines. Has a nice robust control unit, that doesn't feel as tinny as my previous model |
Ferg (2559) | ||
| 537283 | 2007-03-31 10:52:00 | Hi I want to control 2 computers. Both will be on at time. i need to be able to switch between each. What are the things to consider. I use a 4 into 1 ATEN KVM. Love it As simple as pushing a button on the console to change between PCs. Some KVMs support quick key selection from the keyboard. Check out the lengths of the cables that come with the KVM as this can be an issue. Also be aware that generally, KVMs only support one type of plug type i.e PS2 or USB but combinatios of these types are available. Certainly cleans up a lot of clutter on the workbench HH |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 537284 | 2007-03-31 11:00:00 | I use a 4 into 1 ATEN KVM. Love it As simple as pushing a button on the console to change between PCs. Some KVMs support quick key selection from the keyboard. Check out the lengths of the cables that come with the KVM as this can be an issue. Also be aware that generally, KVMs only support one type of plug type i.e PS2 or USB but combinatios of these types are available. Certainly cleans up a lot of clutter on the workbench HH I currently have microsoft wireless keyboard mouse, will that work if i plug its reciever into the usb. |
gum digger (6100) | ||
| 537285 | 2007-03-31 17:55:00 | I have used a DSE one and it has lasted for years and years. Last year I brought a 4 port one off them to control 3 PC's and no trouble with that either. Only issue is that sometimes if you start 1 PC up and then move away to start another while the first one is still booting it will not recognise the keyboard when you get back to it. |
Big John (551) | ||
| 537286 | 2007-03-31 21:54:00 | An alternative to a KVM switch is a software application called KaVoom. No need for cables and switches - you just swap over via a software "switch" or a key combination you set for yourself. You may want to check it out at www.kavoom.biz I gave my KVM away after I started using this method - have been using it for three years or so, and can control my laptop via LAN, and the family computer in the house via WLAN. A KVM switch can't work with another computer via wireless so far as I am aware! I would have needed 50metre cables to do that! Cost is modest - you just pay a licence fee for however many computers you want to control. |
John H (8) | ||
| 537287 | 2007-03-31 22:55:00 | Isn't that what VNC (en.wikipedia.org) is for | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 537288 | 2007-03-31 23:44:00 | a free alternative to kavoom would be synergy (http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/) which is what i use across my xp and linux machines no switch to flick or button to press i can easily move my mouse across my screen and end up on the other screen keyboard will follow oh yea.. it copies your clipboard across too which is rather handy |
heni72847 (1166) | ||
| 537289 | 2007-04-02 06:13:00 | I currently have microsoft wireless keyboard mouse, will that work if i plug its reciever into the usb. I am assuming that that would work. The KVM would have to be one that attaches to the PC via USB and not PS2 Cheers HH |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 537290 | 2007-04-02 06:22:00 | An alternative to a KVM switch is a software application called KaVoom. No need for cables and switches - you just swap over via a software "switch" or a key combination you set for yourself. You may want to check it out at www.kavoom.biz I gave my KVM away after I started using this method - have been using it for three years or so, and can control my laptop via LAN, and the family computer in the house via WLAN. A KVM switch can't work with another computer via wireless so far as I am aware! I would have needed 50metre cables to do that! Cost is modest - you just pay a licence fee for however many computers you want to control. Hi John I am assuming that the PCs all have to be networked to use Kavoom?? Can't see how this would work without some sort of physical connection. HH |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
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