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Using 2 computers on 1 monitor

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Kerosene, May 15, 2007.

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    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 :D
     
    Kerosene, May 15, 2007 IP
  2. SophMedia

    SophMedia Peon

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    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 :D. Makes me feel like a total geek though.
     
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  3. jdR!pper

    jdR!pper Peon

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    I didn't know that it's possible. I think it's cool. :D

    --Joe
     
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  4. Superman123

    Superman123 Peon

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    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
     
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  5. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    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 :p 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.
     
    Kerosene, May 15, 2007 IP
  6. EliteFlyers_com

    EliteFlyers_com Active Member

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    i would rather have 1 comp and 2 monitors!
    muwhahahahah! lol
     
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  7. Liberation

    Liberation Peon

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    Never knew this. Didnt know it was possible, thanks for sharing that.
     
    Liberation, May 15, 2007 IP
  8. EGS

    EGS Notable Member

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    Bubba Shawn does it...I am jealous of his bigass monitors. :(
     
    EGS, May 15, 2007 IP
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    Been using KVM for a long time..
    thanks for posting the info, though ;)
     
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  10. awesty

    awesty Active Member

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    I dont see how this can work. So is one of the computers just for extra storage space?
     
    awesty, May 16, 2007 IP
  11. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    My 'new' old system only has a 3GB drive and an 8GB drive! :p

    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.
     
    Kerosene, May 16, 2007 IP
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    #12
    all you need is a KVM to do that!
     
    sirkakashi08, May 16, 2007 IP
  13. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #13
    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.
     
    Kerosene, May 16, 2007 IP
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    crownrahul Well-Known Member

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    Hi dear,
    what stand for KVM, how can get it. please send more informations.
    regards
    Crown
     
    crownrahul, May 16, 2007 IP
  15. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    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.
    [​IMG]

    I guess I could even put my old PC on my wifi network and hide it away in a closet or something.
     
    Kerosene, May 16, 2007 IP
  16. AmeryWeb

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    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.
     
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    it is interesting two computers on one monitor
     
    druni85, May 16, 2007 IP
  18. Rohit patel

    Rohit patel Prominent Member

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    #18
    Well interesting post. Never knew that it was possible.:)
     
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    SumitBahl Reign of Chaos

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  20. genx_wan

    genx_wan Well-Known Member

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    Good one :D :D
    Thats really cool never tried tho :rolleyes:
     
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