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jerry · 04-07-2004, 03:42 PM

I got my work lap top back. But like using my home PC.

Is there any easy way to run my laptop through my home PC, at least being able to use the keyboard and monitor. Iv'e got limited workspace and the lap top screen bites.

Do they make a junction box or anything like that?
thanx

Shaun · 04-07-2004, 04:25 PM

Yes Jerry they do they are called KVM switches

I have attached a link to a good one that is reasonably priced
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3626&CatId=202

jerry · 04-07-2004, 04:38 PM

you da man Shaun! :right:

Rooster · 04-07-2004, 05:59 PM

You also can plug you monitor and keyboard into the back of your laptop without a problem if they are of compatible types, ie IBM/microsoft etc. I hate the laptop screen on mine and plug my desktop monitor right into the back. Plus my fingers are too big to type on the little keys of the laptop so I plug the keyboard right into the back of the laptop.

Shaun · 04-07-2004, 07:13 PM

KVM allows both machines to be on at the same time and to use the same keyboard mouse and monitor. The benefit is that Jerry can swtch between both with the touch of a button

Rooster · 04-07-2004, 08:01 PM

I didn't need the switch because I don't bring the laptop home often. All I did was unplug and plug to use them, since I don't need to have two CPU's side by side. I use a docking port at work and use a full size monitor and keyboard there also.

jerry · 04-07-2004, 08:28 PM

Thanks though Rooster:right:

I'd use mine every day. I don't wan't to jack w/ cables.

thanx all

04-07-2004, 03:42 PM	#1
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,117 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	? for computer knowledge gifted person I got my work lap top back. But like using my home PC. Is there any easy way to run my laptop through my home PC, at least being able to use the keyboard and monitor. Iv'e got limited workspace and the lap top screen bites. Do they make a junction box or anything like that? thanx __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

04-07-2004, 04:25 PM	#2
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,599 Images: 1	Yes Jerry they do they are called KVM switches I have attached a link to a good one that is reasonably priced http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...3626&CatId=202 __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

04-07-2004, 04:38 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,117 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	you da man Shaun! :right: __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

04-07-2004, 07:13 PM	#5
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,599 Images: 1	KVM allows both machines to be on at the same time and to use the same keyboard mouse and monitor. The benefit is that Jerry can swtch between both with the touch of a button __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

04-07-2004, 08:28 PM	#7
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,117 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks though Rooster:right: I'd use mine every day. I don't wan't to jack w/ cables. thanx all __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

04-07-2004, 05:59 PM	#4
Rooster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW FLA Posts: 186	You also can plug you monitor and keyboard into the back of your laptop without a problem if they are of compatible types, ie IBM/microsoft etc. I hate the laptop screen on mine and plug my desktop monitor right into the back. Plus my fingers are too big to type on the little keys of the laptop so I plug the keyboard right into the back of the laptop.

04-07-2004, 08:01 PM	#6
Rooster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW FLA Posts: 186	I didn't need the switch because I don't bring the laptop home often. All I did was unplug and plug to use them, since I don't need to have two CPU's side by side. I use a docking port at work and use a full size monitor and keyboard there also.