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KVM Switch Help/Recommendations (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/techsupport

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I need a KVM switch or some kind of USB hub that allows me to share a single keyboard and mouse between two computers. The problem is, one of those computers is for work and I have very limited access to the system settings, and I can't install software. The problem is that it causes the keyboard to constantly disconnect and reconnect every few seconds.

I don't have access to the power settings in device manager. Is there something else I can do?

This Insignia USB HUB is what I have now. It works fine on my home computer with no adjustments, but it makes the keyboard disconnect on my laptop. All other USB inputs work fine.

Any suggestions are appreciated! I'm willing to buy a new KVM switch, if needed.

Thanks in advance!

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[–] DungFu 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Something like level1 tech's kvm might be what you are looking for https://store.level1techs.com/products/14-kvm-switch-single-monitor-2computer

The kvm switches aren't cheap but they properly support displayport 1.4 which is quite nice.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the tip. I don’t mind paying for a quality product. I work from home so this kind of thing saves me a ton of effort and time.

I’ll research the level1 kvm. I don’t know that brand!