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2PCs with a single keyboard, mouse, I wish there's something that works, I want to control 2 PC's with one keyboard, no need to switch monitors I have a dedicated monitor for each PC (Windows 10, 11).

Any recommendations? I've already tried these options:

  • Bluetooth/Dongle

All of them have a rare error called "ghost/sticky keys" and is not a mechanical error, because when connected through USB it stops happening, the only keyboard that didn't do that was the Logitech MX KEYS S but rubber-dome KB ๐Ÿ˜” and I really don't like it specially their bottom keys, I know that there is a Logitech MX MECHANICAL does anyone know how fast is while switching from Bluetooth devices?

Same "sticky keys" and it takes more than 2 seconds to switch between devices

I don't like the idea of them sharing the devices through the same network LAN/VPN it defeats my purpose of using 2 PC's it may work for people with two OS, but not for me, I want to use 2 different networks on each PC so they won't able to see each other

  • Build one

I even tried making my own one by soldering 2 USB cables into a single keyboard with a switch to control to which PC should the data be send while typing the keys... but you needed a controller actively connected to the windows devices so... it didn't work as planned

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I do NOT need/want a display port or any video switch (I use 2 monitors, one for each pc)

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Do you really need video?

My monitors have multiple inputs, so I just use a USB switch for my mouse and keyboard, and then switch the monitors between devices as needed.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

Here's a recommendations for what I use in my three node Proxmox homelab:

TCNEWCL KVM Switch 4 Port, HDMI KVM Switcher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089ZW5PW5

It would give you some room to grow, supports HDMI for video, and comes with a fancy remote clicker to swap between PCs. I have a mech keyboard plugged in along with a mouse (although the mouse isn't super useful for my applications.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

If it's just two PC's and no video, it's easy. There are plenty of cheap USB hubs in the โ‚ฌ20-โ‚ฌ30 range with a toggle switch.

I have a good experience with a ugreen branded switch that I got from Amazon. I bought it to toggle between my PC and work laptop when I started to work from home during covid.