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Question about companies supplying the computer. - landroverlady


Posted: Mar 29, 2012

Please do not slam me if this is a dumb question but I am confused.  If a company supplies the computer and equipment and you still work part time with another company, how can I have 2 computer going/set up short of getting another desk to put it on?  I have never worked this way before.   

...A KVM switch... - double-duty here also.

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I use a Belkin switch. It is a button you use to share the monitor, keyboard and mouse - but have 2 separate computer towers/units. I have both computers under my desk but am able to use that button to toggle between the two, so I only have to use 1 monitor, 1 keyboard, 1 mouse.

Hope this helps - I think you can get these at Staples. I've had mine so long I cannot remember where I purchased it.

Ditto KVM - AnonToo

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I can't remember my brand, but they use hot keys. My husband's old one you actually had to turn each time LOL. I paid $40 for mine IIRC.

Thank you so much. - landroverlady

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I had no idea it was that simple. Thanks!
KVM SWITCH - ME
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I dont even remember what its called but I have a switch as well and "toggle" between computers. But the catch for me is I have all plug-ins, like the green and purple plug-ins because the usb wont work. If you have a usb keyboard you can't plug it into your KVM switch unless you have an adapter, they're cheap, usb/pc adapter.
so the original plugs go into the switch and the extensions for both computers from the kvm switch go into each computer.


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