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Problem description: I have a work laptop that I want to be able to link up to my monitors on my home desktop without having to reconnect cables every time. I don't have any experience with KVMs so am not sure how much I need to spend for a decent one or what brands I should be looking into. Attempted fixes: Looked around on Amazon and Google. I see some cheap-ish ones, but I would rather get something that is solid and reliable and am looking for Goon advice before I expense something that is relatively pricy. Recent changes: N/A Operating system: My desktop runs Win 11 Pro and the laptop is on Win 10 Enterprise. System specs: The laptop is an HP Elitebook 840 G7. When I connect to external monitors at work, it usually goes through one of those HP dock things that has a Thunderbolt connector to supply power and the video signal together. Can provide more info about other ports it has if needed. My desktop has two 1440p monitors that are connected to the GPU with DisplayPort cables. Location: USA I have Googled and read the FAQ: Yes
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May 23, 2022 01:54
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Yes, if you buy a cheap one it's a gamble as KVMs are notoriously flaky. I've seen so many KVM switches in workplaces that were half-working or needed to be constantly power cycled etc. I haven't used one lately so I can't make a recommendation besides getting one with tons of good reviews and a warranty. Someone in one of the hardware megathreads might be able to be more specific though.
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May 24, 2022 23:10
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