I have 3 computers that I need to connect to 2 displays, a keyboard, a mouse and a usb headset.

1 windows Desktop computer - with USB-c / thunderbolt / Display Port / HDMI.

1 Windows Laptop - with USB-C/Thunder that needs 100w PD (no additional software other than basic drivers can be installed on this)

1 2023 M2 MacBook Pro with USB C / Thunderbolt

The first display is horizontal 2560x1440 office display but Hoping to replay with an ultra wide high refresh rate display or a Samsung Odyssey G9 so would need KVM to support this. Display Port / HDMI.

The second display is a vertical 1080p office type display but will be replaced with the first display in future in vertical orientation. Display Port / HDMI

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Does anyone have any advice whatsoever on a KVM Switch that could support this setup? I don’t mind if its a physical switch I have to press to move between devices.

  • jlboygenius@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I only have 2,but I just plug both into my monotors(you’ll need a usbc dock to do this a d connect over hdmi or dp). Then I just use the monitor inputs to switch.

    For keyboard, I have a really basic kvm that switches the USB between the two computers. There’s a little control button for it.

    For mouse, I have a little button on the bottom to switch it between computers. I could also use the kvm to switch it.

    I like that I can control everything individually, but it could be a bit much.

    You’ll likely need at least a usbc dock for each computer. Usbc kvms are rare and expensive if they even exist.

  • HJ_wu@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There are few solutions that can 100% match your requirements. However, the best one of them is not cheap at all.

    You need combine both Dock and KVM switch together for the seamless switching and sharing workflows.

    For each laptop, putting a docking station between the laptop and the dual-monitor sharing KVM switch. And for the desktop pc, you can connect multi video outputs and USB output directly from the PC to the KVM switch…

    Found a drawing for the setup example, it showed the connections for two computers (one for desktop and one for laptop. The drawing is for dual monitor 2 computer systems/ laptop, there are 4-port matching model for up to 4 computers/ laptops.