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Re:Two computers, one monitor, zero fiddling – Alex Plescan by nkotov on Monday May 18, 2026 @04:39PM (#48185292)
I have a similar setup for my MBP + Windows Desktop. I ended up using a simple USB switcher for all the devices and just running two inputs and manually switching between screen inputs. One button press for USB switch, one source switch on monitor. If I need something from the other computer during the use, I just remote in.
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Re:Two computers, one monitor, zero fiddling – Alex Plescan by fiddyschmitt on Monday May 18, 2026 @08:02PM (#48187574)
You could use SimpleKVM to detect the USB change, and trigger the monitor input change.

https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM

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