How to easily change one monitor between two different PC's

[Batmann77]

Hi everyone,

I have 2 PC's. On my main PC, i have 2 monitors (the main monitor, and a secondary). To hook up the 2nd PC to the secondary monitor, I have to go around the back of the 1st PC, un-plug it, and plug it into the 2nd computer. Surely there is an easier way.

Is there such thing as a VGA to USB adapter, where I can just leave the VGA end plugged into my secondary monitor, and plug the USB into the front of either PC?

Or, if there's any other way you guys can think of, please, let me know!

 

[Nikolay Mitev]

Not sure about VGA, but i have a HDMI slitter, so both PC monitor and TV can get the same signal.

 

[hollett]

Quickest is to use a 2 port KVM which allows you to control 2 PC from one monitor and switch via a button or keyboard shortcut.

Some examples here http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=kvm+2+port&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=3174955656&ref=pd_sl_4titysxkz4_e

 

[Batmann77]

Would this be suitable?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Port-TV-Box-Adapter-Connect-USB-2-0-KVM-Switch-BOX-Video-Monitor-VGA-SVGA-/301204709673?pt=AU_Input_Peripherals&hash=item4621332129

Could you give me a run-down on how I would set that up?

 

[hollett]

Looks fine, but not sure it includes the cables needed.
You would plug the monitor into the port on the narrow end.you would then need two VGA Male to Male cables to go from the box to the PC's. you then press the button on the box to switch it back and forth.
Link to same box with cables http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Port-USB-2-0-KVM-Switch-Selector-with-2-VGA-SVGA-KVM-Cables/161118758359?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D9bcaba3d58b14e9381963e074add9b21%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301204709673&rt=nc&tfrom=301204709673&tpos=unknow&ttype=price&talgo=origal
Link to cable separately - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/5FT-SVGA-VGA-MONITOR-M-M-MALE-TO-MALE-EXTENSION-CABLE-/361016535605?pt=AU_CablesConnectors&hash=item540e432a35

 

[hang-the-9]

Almost all monitors have dual inputs. Just connect the second input to the second computer and switch the inputs on the monitor.

 

[askara]

Just use different input for the second monitor (it help if you tell us the model). For example PC1 use HDMI to second monitor and PC2 use DVI. nad basically switch the input you want like you do on a TV

 

[Batmann77]

Thank you all for your input! I was about to go and buy the KVM splitter like you suggested, hollett, but I didn't even consider your solution, hang-the-9! I've hooked up the secondary monitor to the 2nd PC, and I can now switch between PC 1 and PC 2 with the press of a button! Thanks again everyone!