I like idea, but I want both monitors to only show the computer I select to use. Also, I'm not sure the very secure work computer will allow me to use Synergy.You should check out Synergy (free version.) It may do what you need at no cost. It will let you have kb/m plugged into one computer, with each computer getting its own monitor plugged in side by side. They're connected via LAN. What Synergy does, is when you move your mouse over to the other screen, it will just carry on to the other screen and you can now use the other computer with the same kb/m. Latency is unnoticeable if they're using Ethernet.
https://chocolatey.org/packages/synergy
So funny you should say that - that's exactly what I tried doing. Got HDMI-Displayport cables and used a Vertiv 4-port switch. After a few months, it no longer would recognize the cables. Vertiv sent me another kvm, but that one doesn't work either. That's why I am trying to find a native dataport kvm.Ahh true, I didnt catch that about both monitors at the same time. I don't see any kvm that support dual monitor hdmi and displayport, but you could use a display port to hdmi adapter on the work computer to the kvm.
Unfortunately, the GPU is built into my work laptop's docking station.How integral is the GPU in the work pc? If its only to drive displays and not for any kind of serious workload, you could put a new cheap gpu in it with hdmi. Seems much more cost effective and simple than trying to find a kvm with hdmi and dp input.
I looked into that. Actually, I looked for a KVM that supports one set of HDMIs and one set of DPs. That's what this whole post is asking for - I couldn't find oneOh, it's a laptop. Alternatively, you could get a DP kvm, and run the DP to hdmi cable from your pc, and if the cable still doesn't work, maybe just an adapter.
yes, but I'd need to get a GPU with DP connectors and then get a new KVM with all DP connectors.Me either. And from what I did find, if one did exist, it would be hundreds of dollars, not worth it when you could just throw a GPU with dp in your home pc. Unless that's a laptop too.