Re:Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with you...
by nicolaslem on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @03:37AM
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Did you know that some monitors have built-in KVM nowadays? I discovered that recently and switched to one. Basically I can connect my laptop with a single USB-C cable for display/charging/peripherals and instantly switch to my desktop PC that is connected via HDMI + USB.
The fact that the monitor itself is responsible for display inputs removes all kind of problems that traditional KVM boxes have.
In theory the monitor could also switch headphones audio from one computer to the other, and it works, but the output quality is garbage. So I still have that cable to switch manually.
Re:Ask HN: What lesser-known accessories do you use with you...
by lotam on Tuesday April 04, 2023 @10:18AM
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I have the same setup, with some speakers, and it works great. So happy with solution. I also use a DP instead of HDMI, so I can daisy-chain multiple monitors
The fact that the monitor itself is responsible for display inputs removes all kind of problems that traditional KVM boxes have.
In theory the monitor could also switch headphones audio from one computer to the other, and it works, but the output quality is garbage. So I still have that cable to switch manually.