hello...

I know this might seem a bit basic, but this is my first experience using 2 machines. My audio workstation caught a pretty bad back-door virus...had to restore to factory issue...had to get a 2nd box just for the internet...long story...back up & running now.

Anyway...I get tired of exchanging keyboards & mice when I quick-switch between PCs; & was wondering: how does one utilize just one set of these peripherals w/ both machines?

Is this what a USB hub is all about...will that work?

Thanks much,


mark4man
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Is this what a USB hub is all about...will that work?


No. A USB hub is for expanding the number of available USB ports on your machine.

You need a KVM switch...http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000290143%201112808982&bop=And&Order=PRICE

The answer to your problems is here.... (http://www.newegg.com/store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=143&Tpk=kvm%20switches)

I agree with Classicsoftware, a KVM switch is the easiest way to do that..

I have a KVM switch and it works very well. I recommend Belkin as a brand. Do you need a KVM switch that has sound ports too or do your speakers have 2 outputs?

This is what I use: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817107311

I need 4 Outs, correct ??? (mouse & keyboards to two machines?)

Thanks,


MF

K V M
Keyboard Video Mouse

The most common are one box with 3 input ports (K+V+M) and 6 output ports (2 x K+V+M) for two machines but there are other flavours such as ones with output for four machines.