and if yes how ?
2007-08-06 14:19:44 · 12 answers · asked by what is the good word? 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
u need a switch box ...
2007-08-06 14:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to get what is referred to as a A/B switch.
It will have 3 VGA (monitor) adaptors on the back of it.
You plug each computer into it, and plug the monitor into it.
When you want to use one computer, you flip the switch, or back for the other.
There are also more complicated ones, called KVM switches, so you can share the Keyboard, Video (monitor), and Mouse.
2007-08-06 14:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by EEJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The monitor in front of me is connected through a switch so I can look at the display on my wife's computer. She uses hers in talking or Braille mode and does not need a screen. The switch actually has a keyboard and a display switch and is intended for one person using two computers.
2007-08-06 14:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need what is called a KVM switch or a switch box. A KVM switch will allow you to use the same keyboard, mouse, and monitor and easily switch between the two computers. Bestbuy and most computer places will sell a KVM switch.
2007-08-06 14:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by James R. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you just need a KVM switch. It allows you to manage 2 (or more) PCs with 1 keyboard, 1 mouse, and 1 monitor.
2007-08-06 14:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by podwarrior7 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From pcworld.com:
"A KVM switch lets you run a second PC from your primary PC's keyboard, monitor, and mouse. A hardware switch and cables--which tether yours second PC to your desk--cost about $50. Kavoom's $30 KVM program (free trial) is a software alternative that lets you remotely control a second PC located anywhere on your network."
And here's the link for that free trial:
http://www.kavoom.biz/k/download.html
2007-08-06 14:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by heebus_jeebus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look in to buying a KVM switch. This allows you to connect multiple computers to one keyboard, mouse and monitor.
2007-08-06 14:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jared G 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know you can plug 2 monitors into one computer but 2 computers to one monitor doesn't seem possible.
2007-08-06 14:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep, as mentioned...a switch box. It's called a KVM switch and can be bought pretty much anywhere you can buy a computer...Best Buys, Radio Shack, etc.
2007-08-06 14:22:30 · answer #9 · answered by Dennis R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to have a screen and a keyboard
2007-08-06 14:22:56 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋