can anyone recommend a good KVM switch device?

[wfriedwald]

can anyone recommend a good KVM switch device?

Basically I just want to share a keyboard & track pad between the 2018 Mac Mini and the 2020 M1 MacBook Air. (I am not ambitious enough to try sharing monitors...)

I know this is possibly the most simple question I have ever posted here, but I see dozens of KVM devices out there, and I was just hoping for a recommendation.

Thanks as always for feedback!

w

PS: now that I think of it, I might as well get a KVM box that lets me work with three computers, since I still have an older vintage mac that I need to use to occasionally. thanks everyone!

 

[Pakaku]

I use a 4x4 iogear. That’s two more outputs than you need, but I think it’s not bad to futureproof in case you need to use more machines: https://www.newegg.ca/iogear-gus404-usb/p/N82E16817399128

I use a separate HDMI switch for monitors just for flexibility.

 

[wfriedwald]

thanks! four is good!

I shall consider. Yes!

Question: does this unit have hot-key capability? In other words, to switch between computers by hitting a specific combination of keys on the keyboard? thanks!

w