one Cordless keyboard-for two computers.??possible

[Sweden]

Hello
Have a Logitech cordless keyboard and mouse. I'm very pleased with it since there are no cords getting in the way. Does anyone know if it is possible to use the one keyboard and mouse for two computers.
Is there some extra module that I can get for this purpose. Grateful for tips and advice.
SWEDEN

 

[cavingjan]

If you put a KVM switch in, you should be able to switch between whichever computers you like. I'm going to stress the word SHOULD on this one.

 

[Mday]

yeah, kvm... that's about it...

 

[Sweden]

Thank you for your advice. Sorry about my not answering more prompt, it's due to time-lag.
I feel rather embarrassed, I actually don't know what a KVM switch is.
Could you Please Help me out.

 

[tjll11a]

Sweden see your thread I gave you alittle explanation there.

 

[tjll11a]

As far as I know KVM only works with PS2 mouse and keyboard

 

[Mday]

there are kvms with usb ports too.

btw, a good kvm would cost more than a new set of cordless and keyboard combos...

 

[cavingjan]

KVM switch is a Keyboard, Video, Monitor switch. Personally, I only use monitor switches. I've never had good luck with keyboard switches (I always seem to find the computers that require a keybaord at bootup). I believe I am in the minority on this one though. Actually, I pretty sure its just my dumb luck.
If its a usb setup, might I suggest you just get two usb extension cords? run both of them to a common location and just manually plug them in and out as needed.

 

[Mday]

<< If its a usb setup, might I suggest you just get two usb extension cords? run both of them to a common location and just manually plug them in and out as needed. >>



you have no idea how annoying that is.

 

[cavingjan]

<< you have no idea how annoying that is. >>



Actually I do but for mounse only that gets swapped around my systems here. If you mount the cables right, it takes about as much effort as flipping the switch on the kvm switch. You just have to wait for it to install. ~ 3 seconds.