Two pcs 1 monitor

Grimmer · Oct 13, 2005

Hello,
I have a compaq presario and and Hp pavilion that I want both to use the same monitor, is there any way of doing this?Is there a way to hook the two together using the parralel ports so both can read off the same monitor?

Jerkyking · Oct 13, 2005

You can use a KVM switch to share a single monitor, keyboard and mouse. Take a look at Newegg (or the like). Prices range from $ 20 Bucks on up.

Grimmer · Oct 13, 2005

Kaula said:

you can get one of them honker switches thats got knob you turn to whatever one you want, not sure if they are called kvm switches or not. i use a dkvm-2k d-link kvm switch and it works good, long as you have a normal mouse that doesnt require drivers or nothing.
Click to expand...

Thanks guys I'll look into it

foogoo · Oct 13, 2005

you could do it for free too ... using VNC.
put the server on one pc running at startup, then you would not need a keyboard ect. just use the client and connect to that pc. Some VNC flavors let you run full screen, transfer files, share a clipboard, ect ...
interested - google VNC.
http://ultravnc.sourceforge.net/

martinch · Oct 13, 2005

My vote is for VNC or if you have xp use remote desktop connection.

foogoo · Oct 14, 2005

Kaula said:

vnc is like putting a spare on your car. i have an old 400mhz celeron i use upstairs for my printers that has vnc on it.. so that i can connect if theres a printing problem or to reboot it. but if i had two computers right next to each other, id always use a kvm switch.
Click to expand...

Just wanted to offer an alternative that is cheaper than hardware...
thinking outside the box 'n all

Log in or Sign up

Two pcs 1 monitor

Grimmer Corporal

Jerkyking Sergeant Major

Grimmer Corporal

foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

martinch Specialist

foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek