Bestway to split keyboard and mouse between two pcs

[lllk4]

Hi, i know that there are several solutions both hardware and software based but, what i want is a cheaper soulution also not reducing the quility of my image i have a full hd 1080p 144hz moniter any ideas? Thanks!

 

[napster100]

I'd use a KVM switch.

 

[lllk4]

I'd use a KVM switch.

Ok, thanks that is what i was thinking i would end up with, it is just i was hoping for somthing smaller and cheaper i neee at least three way.

Thanks for the help

 

[napster100]

You could try using Teamviewer, though you probably won't get the full framerate you're wanting (another lesser known thing is this program does work on a LAN connection too, you just type the IP of the machine also with Teamviewer that you wish to connect to), so the KVM switch is probably the only real way, though you'll need to find one that's better than VGA, preferably HDMI or Displayport would be the better option.

 

[lllk4]

You could try using Teamviewer, though you probably won't get the full framerate you're wanting (another lesser known thing is this program does work on a LAN connection too, you just type the IP of the machine also with Teamviewer that you wish to connect to), so the KVM switch is probably the only real way, though you'll need to find one that's better than VGA, preferably HDMI or Displayport would be the better option.

Ok, thanks!

 

[James Mason]

Like napster said, a KVM (maybe minus the V for video) is what you want. Assuming your monitor has two display inputs for both of your computers.
They're pretty cheap: https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-2-Port-Switch-Cables-GCS22U/dp/B001D1UTC4 (just don't use the VGA if you don't need it.)
If all you want is to "control" the second computer without having to play with the cables, then Teamviewer would work, but if they're right next to each other, Microsoft has built in software for that called Remote Desktop. Teamviewer works by going out through the internet, which will add some delay. RDC is good for local network connections.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17463/windows-7-connect-to-another-computer-remote-desktop-connection

 

[jpe1701]

I have 2 computers side by side and I use a usb 2.0 switcher device that works well.
https://www.amazon.com/Selector-Switch-Printer-Keyboard-interface/dp/B01DY8VLE8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1498863289&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+2.0+switch

My keyboard and mouse are on a hub that is connected to the device. I have to make sure to switch off the hub before I switch though because the corsair software doesn't connect right when I switch if the computer is already on.