I don't know if it's common knowledge or not, but I never realized that you could use a monitor's digital AND analog inputs to run 2 computers. I've got my main PC running via digital, and my crappy old box running via analog. No need for 2 monitors anymore - I can just switch them over by pressing a few keys on the monitor
Not exactly the newest trick in the box, but I totally agree it is awesome. I used to do this before getting a decent KVM so all I need now is one monitor, one keyboard, and one mouse . Makes me feel like a total geek though.
Cool man.. All I need is my mac book and I`ll be set.. I didnt know you could do that, but then Again I dont use desktops to much.. - Regards
Well I'm not exactly the shapest knife in the drawer I've just got my old computer back that I gave away to my mum years ago, not even she wants it anymore and was just trying to find an immediate way to use both PCs at one. I'll eventually end up using VNC instead of stuffing around with my monitor or a KVM switch.
My 'new' old system only has a 3GB drive and an 8GB drive! I'm going to use my old pc when I don't want to tie up my main computer with stuff like encoding DVDs/CDs etc.
KVM is a waste of money in my situation. I've installed UltraVNC and it's all working nicely now. I can view both computers on my monitor at once, no probs.
KVM = keyboard, video monitor and mouse switch. So you can use 1 keyboard and monitor on multiple computers. I'm using VNC instead. It's free and pretty simple to setup. I guess I could even put my old PC on my wifi network and hide it away in a closet or something.
I got a KVM switch from eBay about a year ago and love it. Installation is easy. Just plug it in and restart your computers. No software is installed or needed, unlike VNC. I use one pc for everyday use. (e.g. edit graphics, watch movies, browse net, etc.) The other pc is used as a home web server and extra storage.
It allows you to use a single monitor, a single keyboard and mouse on multiple PCs. You can buy it here in India. http://cgi.ebay.in/KVM-Switch-4-Por...1QQihZ005QQcategoryZ11185QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This one allows you to use 4 computers with single monitor and keyboard mouse.