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Doesn't it happen to you that working on multiple devices at once makes you feel like a 90s hacker? \ud83e\udd16 I'm programming on my PC, answering emails on my laptop, responding to messages on my tablet, and all of this while transferring files on my other<\/em> PC.<\/p>\n But although this whole process is brilliant<\/em>, it's not at all efficient<\/em>. Jumping from keyboard to keyboard, getting confused with mice and touchpads, and having to deal with those thin keyboards on 2-in-1 laptops\u2026 it's totally messy. \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n What if there was an easier way? What if you could use a single keyboard and mouse to all<\/em> Switching your devices from PC to laptop and tablet to PC with the touch of a button? That solution exists! It's called a KVM switch. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n Un KVM switch es un dispositivo que permite conectar m\u00faltiples perif\u00e9ricos (como teclado y mouse) y distribuir la se\u00f1al a varios dispositivos (es decir, laptop, PC, tablet). Un KVM switch adecuado tambi\u00e9n puede gestionar las conexiones de monitores, permiti\u00e9ndote utilizar un solo conjunto de teclado, video y mouse (KVM) en diferentes sistemas, cambiando entre ellos cuando lo necesites. \ud83c\udfae<\/p>\n To use a KVM switch, switching between devices can be done with a physical button, although more premium models often include a remote control. Some models even allow switching to be activated with a keyboard shortcut. \ud83d\udd11<\/p>\n While most KVM switches have this basic configuration, there are different uses, and some have advanced features. For example, you can have a single monitor that switches between systems or multiple monitors that you manage. Some KVM switches also support wireless peripherals and displays and offer additional audio and video ports. \ud83d\udcfa<\/p>\n Wait, that sounds like a docking station, right? Well, they're similar, but they're not the same. Both KVM switches and docking stations provide ports for connecting peripherals, but a docking station connects all those peripherals to a single device, while a KVM switch distributes them to multiple devices and lets you switch between them. \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n Even though KVM switches are very useful, they do have some drawbacks. Let's look at the pros and cons below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Nowadays, you can get Bluetooth mice and keyboards for multiple devices (that can be paired and switched between) without spending a fortune. almost<\/em> replicates the experience of the KVM switch, and if that is all<\/em> whatever you need, that's fine! \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n But what if you have a premium keyboard and mouse with wired USB connections? What about monitors, which connect via HDMI or DisplayPort cables? To change that, you'd have to unplug one and plug it into the other, and do it with a keyboard, mouse, or other device. and<\/em> The monitor is a pain. Ugh! \ud83d\ude29<\/p>\n A KVM switch can organize that for you, and it doesn't have to be expensive if you opt for an option within a reasonable budget. For example, this affordable KVM switch on Amazon costs just $20 and lets you use a keyboard, mouse, and 4K@60Hz monitor with two systems. That means you don't have to limit yourself to using Bluetooth accessories for multiple devices; you can use your mechanical keyboard and wired gaming mouse without any issues. \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n All KVM switches add some degree of input latency. Not only are you adding more cable length, but the switch also needs to process the signals before passing them on. It may only be a few milliseconds, but certain models make it more noticeable\u2014and it shows. \u23f2\ufe0f<\/p>\n Fortunately, most high-quality KVM switches are designed to minimize latency. Premium KVM switches are barely noticeable, while cheaper ones can be a bit annoying. That said, unless you're gaming or performing tasks that require low latency, you can probably get a cheaper one without too much trouble. \ud83c\udfae<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you work with multiple and different devices operating systems<\/em>, then peripheral support can be tricky. Multi-monitor support is handled differently on macOS than it is on Windows. Or maybe there isn't a ChromeOS app for your gaming keyboard, making key remapping difficult. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n That's where a KVM switch can be very useful. Your peripherals don't have to be compatible with every device as long as the KVM switch is. With a cross-platform KVM switch, the only thing that matters is that it can detect your connected peripherals. If it can, it can also redirect those inputs to any supported operating system. \ud83d\uddb1\ufe0f<\/p>\n Por ejemplo, el KVM Switch Thunderbolt 4 de Sabrent no solo soporta accesorios Thunderbolt 4 s\u00faper r\u00e1pido, sino que funciona a la perfecci\u00f3n con computadoras Windows y macOS. Otro ejemplo es este KVM switch triple 8K de DXchip, que no solo es compatible con Windows y macOS, sino tambi\u00e9n con Linux, ChromeOS, Raspberry Pi<\/a>, PS4, DVRs y m\u00e1s. \ud83d\udcbb<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When you buy a KVM switch, you need to make sure it can properly support everything you plan to connect. That means you need the right connections. and<\/em> the right performance characteristics. \ud83d\udd0d<\/p>\n That means if you want to use multiple 4K displays, the KVM switch you choose should not only have multiple DisplayPort and\/or HDMI ports, but those ports should also be capable of handling 4K. Don't expect to manage 4K@120Hz monitors with a switch that only has HDMI 2.0. \ud83d\udea7<\/p>\n Not all KVM switches support multi-monitor setups. Make sure yours does if you need it. \ud83d\udcca<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Earlier in this article, I explained the differences between KVM switches and docking stations. The truth is, they're quite similar and overlap in many ways; in fact, a KVM switch can function as a docking station if you connect it to a single system and don't switch. \ud83d\udd04<\/p>\n But this is only true if the KVM switch you buy actually offers additional ports beyond those used to connect your keyboard, mouse, and display. Fortunately, most KVM switches usually<\/em> come with extra ports, as long as you're not looking for the most basic model. \ud83d\udccc<\/p>\n So, if you want to transfer photos from your camera's SD card to multiple systems, it would be much easier to connect it to the KVM switch than to unplug and plug in each device individually. \ud83d\udcf7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat is a KVM switch?<\/h2>\n
\n\nPro: KVM switches are efficient<\/h2>\n
\n\nCon: KVM switches can add latency<\/h2>\n
\n\nPro: KVM switches facilitate compatibility<\/h2>\n
\n\nCons: Buying a KVM switch can be complicated<\/h2>\n
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