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KVM switch recommendations? - Girl4givn


Posted: Apr 23, 2012

I don't know too much about KVM switches, but I am getting ready to start two new jobs and have two different computers.  I thought I might try one.

Today, my foot pedal for my second job came in and low and behold, it is the same one for my first job.   Do any of you know if there is a KVM that will switch keyboard, video, monitor, headphones, AND foot pedal, and can you recommend one to me.  I'm trying to research, but all this techie jargon makes my head hurt and I don't understand a bit of it!!!! 

Thank you so much!

I had to use one a few years ago - mtmtmt

[ In Reply To ..]
If I remember correctly, I had to have two foot pedals, one for each computer. There may be some out now that would have an additional port. Assuming that the pedal is USB, you may even be able to get a USB hub to plug into one of the available ports on the KVM switch. It would give you two or three extra ports if it did work. I don't remember what brand mine was, but if I'll see if I can find it and will get back to you if I do.

Thank YOU!!! - Girl4givn

[ In Reply To ..]
I never even considered using a USB hub. I actually have one of those in a drawer that I've never used. Don't kill yourself trying to find it. I ordered a simple 2-computer switch yesterday and should be getting it in a couple of days. After looking at so many, I just couldn't determine if they would house additional USB devices. I gave up. But again, thank you for the idea. I would have never even tried it had you not mentioned it!


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