The MoniSwitch Pro DVI DL (for DVI + USB) KVM switch from Dr. Bott is a great solution for those needing to share up to four computers with one display, keyboard and mouse. I use it to to switch back and forth between my PowerMac G5 and my MacBook Pro, especially when I have the latter booted into Windows via Boot Camp.
KVM
Firstly, letis look at what a KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch does. You plug one mouse, one keyboard, and one display into the "out" ports on the device, and then you plug up to four computers into it via one USB cable and one video connector — DVI in this case — per computer. A switch on the device allows you to switch between computers, automatically making your keyboard, display, and mouse active on the computer you have chosen.
For those who have to — or want to — manage multiple computers, this makes that task immensely easier. For those with limited desk space, it can be even more important.
 The MoniSwitch Pro DVI DL (for DVI + USB) KVM switch from Dr. Bott (Photo courtesy of Dr. Bott) |
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