Question Looking for a KVM switch

[jnojr]

I'm looking for a KVM switch that always sends a signal to the monitor.

I have two laptops. One is an old Dell Latitude running Ubunto 20.04. I can disconnect and reconnect the KVM cable, no problem. Reconnect, and the display comes right back up.

The other laptop is a Lenovo T480s running RHEL 8.7 If I disconnect the HDMI cable from it, it stops being able to figure out displays. I can reconnect the cable, but have to open the lid and wait for the displays to sort themselves out. Then I can close it, but the moment I switch away from it, I'm right back to where I started.

A bonus would be additional USB ports that switch, so my external camera can follow the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. And the cherry on top would be able to switch the headphone jack.

 

[Spydermag68]

I have been using this KVM for two years now. When I want to game I take out the hdmi from my main monitor and plug it directly into my gaming rig's video card to get the better FPS.

https://www.amazon.com/TESmart-Monitor-Switch-Updated-Support/dp/B083MZSVFM?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

 

[jnojr]

I have been using this KVM for two years now. When I want to game I take out the hdmi from my main monitor and plug it directly into my gaming rig's video card to get the better FPS.

https://www.amazon.com/TESmart-Monitor-Switch-Updated-Support/dp/B083MZSVFM?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Thanks. I actually ordered the single monitor, 4 port version of that earlier today after some other recommendations.

 

[Dave3000]

Does that KVM switch require emulation for keyboard/mouse functions? I'm in the market for a KVM switch that does not require emulation for keyboard/mouse functions and does it directly.

 

[Spydermag68]

@Dave3000

I do not know. Here is the information from the website.

Dual monitor KVM switch 2 in 2 out HDMI VGA 4K HDCP TESmart

As Office Productivity electronic, VGA dual-screen KVM lets you Switch at will and share a keyboard, mouse, audio, and USB peripheral anytime between 2 pc/laptop and 2 monitors. A must-have for finance professionals, bankers， individual investors, accountants, etc.

www.tesmart.com