HOW? : 2 Computers, 2 displays using 1 keyboard and mouse

[css_jay99]

I have a desktop PC with 2 monitors connected.

It is hassle using my Surface pro and its own keyboard at the same time too.

I was wondering what I need to use to allow me to use a single keyboard & mouse on both devices while pc uses 1 display and Surface pro uses the other display?


Thanks

[WTFH]

It used to be called a KVM switch (20 years ago), maybe search for that and see if something comes up.

[woohoo]

I have a desktop PC with 2 monitors connected.

It is hassle using my Surface pro and its own keyboard at the same time too.

I was wondering what I need to use to allow me to use a single keyboard & mouse on both devices while pc uses 1 display and Surface pro uses the other display?


Thanks

Why not just RDC from main computer to other computer. If you are using windows 10 you could dedicate a desktop to the RDC session.

[css_jay99]

It used to be called a KVM switch (20 years ago), maybe search for that and see if something comes up.

it does seem to be called a KVM switch but there just seems to be multiple variations

Why not just RDC from main computer to other computer. If you are using windows 10 you could dedicate a desktop to the RDC session.

Separate networks. and I can't RD between the 2

[WTFH]

https://www.reichelt.com/gb/en/?LANG...UaAqkpEALw_wcB

[css_jay99]

https://www.reichelt.com/gb/en/?LANG...UaAqkpEALw_wcB

Thanks. looks like I can order that same one from amazon or maplin

[grabri]

I have a desktop PC with 2 monitors connected.

It is hassle using my Surface pro and its own keyboard at the same time too.

I was wondering what I need to use to allow me to use a single keyboard & mouse on both devices while pc uses 1 display and Surface pro uses the other display?


Thanks

If computers are on the same network then have a look at Synergy https://symless.com/synergy

Also supports copy/paste between the computers.

[NotAllThere]

I have a bluetooth keyboard that can switch between four devices (sold for use with Macs, but works fine with wintel laptop and linux). I guess there's probably a mouse available that allows the same.

Try googling "Bluetooth switchable keyboard".

[WTFH]

Thanks. looks like I can order that same one from amazon or maplin

Yes you can, for 2-3x the price, and be careful with Maplin.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43223175

[BoredBloke]

This is supposed to do 2 monitors

But it's expensive.