How can I link two laptops to two displays, increase their screen sizes, and manage them using one mouse and keyboard?

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How can I link two laptops to two displays, increase their screen sizes, and manage them using one mouse and keyboard?

How can I link two laptops to two displays, increase their screen sizes, and manage them using one mouse and keyboard?

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zMadeus
Posting Freak

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02-28-2023, 05:35 PM

#1

Hey there,
I’m new to hardware stuff so I really need clear guidance. Could you walk me through how to set this up?

I have two laptops: one with an HDMI port and another with a monitor that also has an HDMI port. I also own two monitors, each with its own HDMI port.

My goals are:
- Connect both laptops to the same monitors at the same time, using one mouse and keyboard.
- Switch between the two monitors so I can control both simultaneously.
- Use a single laptop as a full extended screen across both monitors for either device.

I want simple setup without installing any software on the company machine.

Please let me know what hardware you should purchase or share some Amazon links. Thanks!

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zMadeus

02-28-2023, 05:35 PM #1

Hey there,
I’m new to hardware stuff so I really need clear guidance. Could you walk me through how to set this up?

I have two laptops: one with an HDMI port and another with a monitor that also has an HDMI port. I also own two monitors, each with its own HDMI port.

My goals are:
- Connect both laptops to the same monitors at the same time, using one mouse and keyboard.
- Switch between the two monitors so I can control both simultaneously.
- Use a single laptop as a full extended screen across both monitors for either device.

I want simple setup without installing any software on the company machine.

Please let me know what hardware you should purchase or share some Amazon links. Thanks!

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Ms1990
Member

50

02-28-2023, 10:14 PM

#2

2 cannot occur without certain software, possibly hardware.
Logitech Flow accomplishes this, but it requires their specific hardware and software.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/o...ce-control
Synergy also does this, though it relies on software.
https://symless.com/synergy

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Ms1990

02-28-2023, 10:14 PM #2

2 cannot occur without certain software, possibly hardware.
Logitech Flow accomplishes this, but it requires their specific hardware and software.
https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/o...ce-control
Synergy also does this, though it relies on software.
https://symless.com/synergy

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tonny0950
Member

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03-01-2023, 06:45 AM

#3

Thanks for the reply, I thought it was possible without any software. A lot of people on YouTube mention something called a “KVM” but the videos seem complex and I don’t really understand much about it, so thought I’d ask here.

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tonny0950

03-01-2023, 06:45 AM #3

Thanks for the reply, I thought it was possible without any software. A lot of people on YouTube mention something called a “KVM” but the videos seem complex and I don’t really understand much about it, so thought I’d ask here.

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DaNiggaSWAG
Senior Member

539

03-01-2023, 08:13 AM

#4

A KVM, indeed.
Multiple systems managing several displays.
However, it doesn't move effortlessly between them.

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DaNiggaSWAG

03-01-2023, 08:13 AM #4

A KVM, indeed.
Multiple systems managing several displays.
However, it doesn't move effortlessly between them.