{"product":{"product_id":"B006Z0Q2SI","title":"Plugable USB 2.0 Switch for One-Button USB Device Port Sharing Between Two Computers (AB Switch)","price":"18.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PS47SXnKL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z0Q2SI"},"comments":[{"body":"I go software too and use a cheap USB switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/\r\n\r\nThese single port models are available from many manufacturers for under $20. It has only a single port, but my monitors have built-in USB hubs so I plug the keyboard and mouse into a monitor, the monitors into the switch, and the switch to both computers.","subreddit_name":"UsbCHardware","author":"Haul22"},{"body":"There aren't many headsets on the market that give you wireless chat audio for Xbox AND PS4/PS5/PC. Even if you bought an extra dongle, you would still have to repair the headset each time you switched consoles -- an easier solution is a simple USB switch like this:  https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Sharing-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI","subreddit_name":"steelseries","author":"dandiego11"},{"body":"Hey OP! I have the same setup you’re looking for. I use my monitor’s USB and then use this switcher (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dSbrFbK9MTRW4)\r\n\r\nLet me know if you have questions! I love this switch, made my life a whole lot easier!\r\n\r\nEDIT: Just realized the whole deal with the dual monitors. All I can say for that it that if you’re monitors have a “auto” mode for input, just leave them at that. Once you switch over to another device (sleep or shutdown the other), your monitors should move over automatically","subreddit_name":"desksetup","author":"MisterUltimate"},{"body":"What I did was I used a separate USB hub, though the monitor USB ports will work just the same, hooked to a [usb switch](https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Sharing-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=B006Z0Q2SI\u0026amp;qid=1577132059\u0026amp;sr=8-1). I ran one of the usb cables from the switch over along with the HDMI cable from the monitor to my work laptop, the other usb cable goes to my desktop. \r\n\r\nSo to swap between my work laptop and my desktop, I only have to hit the button on the usb switch, and swap my monitor input from DP to HDMI. HDMI 1.4 is only fast enough for 50Hz at full resolution, but that's fine for work stuff in my opinion.","subreddit_name":"Monitors","author":"dsmrunnah"},{"body":"For my kid, the idea of having a *mechanical* keyboard on *each* computer, is, like, the best thing *ever!* Also, having two entirely separate input devices (keyboard + mouse) for each computer is actually the best option for his current usage patterns.\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, on **my** dual setup... I tried Synergy a couple months ago and I absolutely HATED it. I ended up getting a [hardware switch from Plugable](https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI) for my keyboard, which works much better, IMHO. Besides the keyboard, I have no problem using two mouses at the same time, so that's not a problem, either.\r\n","subreddit_name":"MechanicalKeyboards","author":"depletedvespene"},{"body":"A little late to the party, but I have an external hard drive connected to [this A/B switch](https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI), which is connected to both my base station and a desktop computer. Whenever I want to view the saved files on the computer, I can just hit the button to switch what the drive is connected to, and the drive connects to the desktop so I can do with the files as I please.","subreddit_name":"arlo","author":"OtherwiseASandwich"},{"body":"I use [this thing](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)  to share the usb receiver for my Logitech touchpad/keyboard and mouse between my Pi and my PC for when I'm tinkering with the Pi. Works great, but there's not much reason to keep your Pi right where your PC is, is there?  ","subreddit_name":"RetroPie","author":"BlackBabyJeebus"},{"body":"If you already own the wheel, you could try picking up [one of these](https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI) or something similar. The support page for the G29 says you need to set the switch before plugging it in, but if it's an actual physical switch (and what they show looks like one) then just powering the thing off, switching and then powering it back on ought to do it. But YMMV, I'm not liable for any powered USB damages or user error, I haven't tried it myself, and with the apparent cost of those things I'm not sure I would. ","subreddit_name":"patientgamers","author":"HeyOP"},{"body":"Can someone help me find a USB switch that takes two inputs and has two ouputs? I want to share my Keyboard \u0026amp; Mouse between two computers I have at my desk. I only will ever need to use 1 computer at a time so I don't want to use a solution like Synergy and I would prefer a physical switch. [This product](https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=sr_1_2?srs=2530171011\u0026amp;rps=1\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1491591472\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=switch\u0026amp;refinements=p_85%3A1) is almost exactly what I need but it only takes 1 input. I want to plug both the keyboard \u0026amp; mouse into it (and not have to buy another combiner).\r\n\r\nSo the flow would go:\r\n\r\n[Keyboard] -\u0026gt; [Switch]\r\n\r\n[Mouse] -\u0026gt; [Switch]\r\n\r\n--\r\n\r\n[Switch] -\u0026gt; [Comp 1]\r\n\r\n[Switch] -\u0026gt; [Comp 2]","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"Vindictus7"},{"body":"I think you would most likely need two independent hubs, one for the HDMI/Displayport and one for the USB connection, devices such as this https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI\r\n\r\nI think there does exist some devices which switch both HDMi and USB but are expensive, like\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"Vive","author":"Invinciblex"},{"body":"This seems dumb. The webcam still has a microphone that could be tapped into.  \r\n  \r\nIf you are really paranoid you should use something like https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI and just have the second switch not hook up to a computer (therefore basically acting like a USB on/off switch).  I guess that is unless he is using a laptop or desktop with the integrated cam, in which case I think if they have activated your webcam that's the least concerning thing that they could do damage with.","subreddit_name":"todayilearned","author":"wighty"},{"body":"Hey, so I think this is what I'm going to go for.  What KM Switch are you using?\r\n\r\nOne curiosity I have is that most of what I've found seem to have just one USB outport.. how do I plug both my mouse and keyboard into it?\r\n\r\nie\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1475014628\u0026amp;sr=8-4\u0026amp;keywords=km+switch\r\n","subreddit_name":"buildapc","author":"mythstified"},{"body":"Using a splitter cable is a bad idea. Because of how USB protocol works (it's a beast) you'll blow one of the controller chips, most likely the one on the RAMBo.  \r\n\r\nWhat you need is a KVM switch, or just the USB portion of that. Get this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Z0Q2SI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t9NPxbBF3J8HX\r\n\r\nYou're not the only one with this problem. I'm working on a good solution for enabling flashing over Raspberry Pi. Ran into the same inconvenience a bunch of times.","subreddit_name":"voroncorexy","author":"russiancatfood"},{"body":"Two ways(untested).\r\n\r\nOne way would be to connect dumb device to a smart phone that can act as USB storage. Enable Wifi file server android app and point to the folder where dumb device dumps to. Then write an rsync script. If dumb device don't see smartphone, read on.\r\n\r\nThis is another way but you're getting your hands dirty.\r\nGet either one of these or something like this. https://www.amazon.ca/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI\r\n\r\nIf you have a hub laying around test it with dumb device.\r\n\r\nIt's an A/B switch for a hub. You can either push the button yourself or get an arduino(the arduino alone could be config'd to A/B*) and mod it so it pushes that button on a script that runs every x minutes.\r\n\r\nScript idea: x=10 1. 10 minutes up yet? 2. get USB from AB to linux. 3. sync data somewhere. 4. send USB back for 10 minutes. 5. goto 1\r\n\r\n* /r/arduino would be better to look into that if you're interested. This method would probably work the best.","subreddit_name":"linux4noobs","author":"2cats2hats"},{"body":"KVM switches are a thing, but you are looking more for a USB switch.  Pair it up with hubs if necessary.\r\n\r\nHere is one example:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Plugable-One-Button-Swapping-Between-Computers/dp/B006Z0Q2SI\r\n\r\nEdit:  The link is A/B, but you want one that is A/A","subreddit_name":"computers","author":"mrnoonan81"}]}