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10-10-2007, 06:19 AM
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| Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2007
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|  How to Share One Keyboard with a Laptop and a Desktop Computer Introduction Typing on a laptop is easier when you use an external keyboard instead of the built-in keyboard. You can also use the same external keyboard for your laptop and desktop computers, eliminating the need to invest in two different keyboards. Here is how to share one keyboard with a laptop and a desktop computer. Step One Understand that a KVM switch acts as a hub that connects a keyboard, mouse or monitor to the computers. A KVM switch is an abbreviation of Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch. Step Two Buy a KVM sharing switch from an online or retail store. Ensure that the switch has at least two ports to connect with a laptop and a desktop. Step Three Ensure that the connection port is compatible with the keyboard, laptop and desktop (PS/2 or USB port). Step Four Connect the keyboard to the sharing switch. Step Five Connect the base of the sharing switch to the two computers. This base is also connected to a small remote controller, which stays on the desktop. Step Six Switch between the two computers by pressing a button on the remote controller. |
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10-14-2007, 06:52 PM
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| Ultra Techie  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon USA
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__________________ Current system: Shuttle Running 1.23GHz Intel Celeron, 256 ram, XP Home 120GB hdd Building new system w/ EVGA 680i mobo, 2 gig Mushkin 4-4-4-12 RAM Intel q6600, EVGA 9800GTX, sitting in an XClio Windtunnel   | |
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10-14-2007, 07:16 PM
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__________________  My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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10-15-2007, 05:57 AM
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| Newb Techie  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia
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10-15-2007, 08:45 AM
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10-15-2007, 09:03 AM
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__________________ My computer uses 1.5A-load, .8A-idle, .65A-standby, .05A-turned off on 125V. "The spaces between your fingers were created so that another's could fill them in." Quote:
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10-15-2007, 09:13 AM
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| Re: How to Share One Keyboard with a Laptop and a Desktop Computer Synergy I have this installed on my laptop and desktop at home. It works EXTREMELY well, however doesnt like to be used while playing WoW, unfortunately. Best of all IT'S FREE! Highly Recommend.
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