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Simple KVM
Control multiple computers using one set of Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor.
Full KVMs are quite expensive, particularly ones which supports high resolution / high framerate.
Using this program and a cheap USB Switch (see below), you can achieve the same without spending hundreds of dollars.
<img width="800" alt="SimpleKVM" src="https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM/assets/15338956/fb0a0817-f6f5-415e-b027-0fc5b0d19b92">Where to download
Releases can be found over in the releases section. (Currenly only for Windows)
What you need
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Connect your computers to your monitor.
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Connect your mouse & keyboard to a USB Switch.
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Run SimpleKVM on one of the computers.
You can now switch between the computers using the USB Switch, or a hotkey.
USB Switches
Any USB Switch will do. Here are some examples (no affiliation).
<br /> <br />This one supports 4 computers. SABRENT 4 Port USB Switch for $29 USD
<img src="https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM/assets/15338956/e18b938e-7b8c-4515-9d63-78c858ba2fad" width="400"> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />This one supports 2 computers. 2 port USB switch for $24 USD
<img src="https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM/assets/15338956/3dd14d24-c00a-48b0-b812-7e4647d4d25b" width="400"> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />This one supports 2 computers, but only has one input USB. 2 ports for for $3 USD
<img src="https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM/assets/15338956/69acf3fd-f5f8-4522-9c08-63f2242d4021" width="400"> <br /> <br />How does it work?
The program detects when USB devices connect or disconnect, or when hotkeys are pressed. It then tells the monitor to change its input source using a DDC/CI command, which many monitors support.
Does it support multiple monitors?
Yes
Run at startup
- Open the run window, using
win + r - Open the startup folder by typing:
shell:startup - Paste a shortcut to
SimpleKVM.exeinto that folder - Open the properties for the shortcut, and select Run: Minimized
Thanks to
This program was inspired by haimgel's display-switch program.