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USB Switch for docking station to switch between PC and Desktop (lemmy.nz)
submitted 2 years ago* by to c/newzealand@lemmy.nz
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I've got a laptop and a PC. I've connected my monitors, keyboard, camera, etc to this docking station

This works like a charm from both my laptop as well as my PC. However, switching between the two is annoying as it involves unplugging & plugging in.

Is there a USB switch I can connect the docking station to, and then a cable each to my PC and Desktop? The docking station has host charging, so it charges my laptop, so I guess the USB switch needs to be powered, or not?

I saw this one which has good reviews.

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[–] 2 points 2 years ago*

Another option if using windows you might be able to use mouse without borders from the Microsoft power toys and connect both PCs directly to the monitors then use a keyboard shortcut to switch computers in mouse without borders and then switch inputs on the monitor itself.

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