PC Monitor Switcher

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kiwis

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#298936 28-Jul-2022 19:57

I currently have two monitors plugged into my PC. HDMI and DVI into each monitor. Current those go into my PC.

I have a laptop which I want to connect to those two monitors,

Is there a switcher which would mean I could leave my pc and monitors connected but when I plug my laptop in I could switch it to use both monitors for my laptop?

May not be clear but hopefully you understand what I need

shk292

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#2947556 28-Jul-2022 20:07

You could use a KVM switch

Or, you could use (say) DVI for desktop and HDMI for laptop and use monitor controls to switch between them

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#2947574 28-Jul-2022 20:54

Sounds like want a Dual Monitor KVM

Like this https://officeconnect.co.nz/rextron-2-port-dual-view-dvi-usb-kvm-switch-with-audio/?setCurrencyId=1&cmp_id=17627618093&adg_id=&kwd=&device=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyovRqJqb-QIVjTgrCh0xZQo-EAQYBCABEgK6cvD_BwE

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#2947581 28-Jul-2022 21:20

Consider doing an Remote Desktop session to the laptop. Cheaper and simpler if it meets your needs. It can definitely use both screens.

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