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1 input to control 2 computers?
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Guoseph
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Oct 29, 2006, 09:40 PM
 
Hello,

I am wondering if there is a way to use one single input (i.e. Apple BT Keyboard) to control two different computers at the same time (some kind of switching hot key or something). It doesn't have to be the Apple BT keyboard, any hardware setup that can accomplish this would be great. I'm trying to use two laptops at the same time, but can't get my desk set up to reach both of them easily, so having 1 set of kb and mouse would be great.

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Oct 30, 2006, 04:13 AM
 
Search for "KVM".

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Oct 30, 2006, 04:53 AM
 
how does that work exactly?

does it try to safely interupt the USB connection when switching? just thinking about poor USB on PCs amd kernel panics.
     
   
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