KVM Switch - Hotkey, Just K&M

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robbyv17

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My workstation has two computers, each with their own monitor(s) and K&Ms. I don't need the KVM to do any switching of the monitors.

Ideally, I'd like a KVM switch that allows you to assign a button on the mouse (say the scroll wheel button) to switch b/w the two computers. I suppose a keyboard hotkey would work if the first option is not available. Reliability and fast switching are important as I will be frequently switching b/w the two.

Is there anything on the market that meets those requirements?

Also, software is out of the picture, b/c one of the computers is a vendor provided PC where I can't install any outside software. Thanks.
 
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They make switching usb hubs(sometimes called usb sharing hubs) that work, but the switching is not that fast(it is faster with Windows 8/8.1 and 10 than 7). These use actual buttons instead of shortkeys and are seen by the computer as a usb hub.

If you can get a decent KVM and just not use the monitor portion it may be a better idea since they have the shortkey option you want.
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They make switching usb hubs(sometimes called usb sharing hubs) that work, but the switching is not that fast(it is faster with Windows 8/8.1 and 10 than 7). These use actual buttons instead of shortkeys and are seen by the computer as a usb hub.

If you can get a decent KVM and just not use the monitor portion it may be a better idea since they have the shortkey option you want.
 
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any standard kvm switch will work, just leave the monitors plugged into the computers and the mouse and keyboard into the switch. It might be a little frustrating since the screens don't switch knowing what screen is active with the K&M.

Most kvm switches that ive seen are normally a double tap on the page down button. A lot of our cad guys run two computers with switches and all their switches are double page down.
 
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Are there any specific ones you recommend? Most that I have seen have a physical button that you have to press, which I'd prefer to avoid if possible.
 
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