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Here's a convenient way to control two (or more) computers without having to duplicate a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

Steps

1. 1 Determine which method works best for you. There are software and hardware solutions. Read below to find out which is best for your situation.
2. 2 The software solution requires each of the computers. which you want to control has been connected to the network. This can be a LAN network if you want to manage computers locally, or an Internet connection if you plan to control computers over the Internet.
3. 3 Get software and services to use on your computer. One of the providers of such a service is LogMeIn. They have several levels of service starting with free for "simple remote access" (LogMeInFree) and ending with a more serious offer of "full service" (for example LogMeInPro), which has a monthly payment of about 700 rubles per computer. The LogMeIn service generally works well, but as with many networking solutions, it works best with a high-speed LAN connection or broadband Internet connection between computers. Choose the service that best suits your needs, create an account and download / install the software.
4. 4 The second software solution is an open source software product called "Synergy" that runs on a variety of operating systems and just tries to locally control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse, essentially a "software" KVM switch.
5. 5 The hardware solution is to use a "KVM switch". KVM stands for Keyboard, Video, Mouse. These devices usually have multiple video connectors for connecting to computers and one output for connecting to a monitor. They also have multiple PS / 2 mouse and keyboard outputs for connecting to computers and two inputs for connecting the keyboard and mouse itself. Newer KVM switches use popular USB ports instead of PS / 2 and circular keyboard connectors. Purchase a KVM switch that uses the same standard mouse and keyboard connectors as your computers, or purchase adapters. Due to cable length restrictions on which the signal from the KVM switch (and from USB) can travel, all computers must be located close enough to each other (no more than 3 meters from the KVM switch) unless special accessories are used, or signal repeaters.
6. 6 Purchase additional cables to connect the KVM Switch to computers and I / O devices.
7. 7 Choose a product that supports your computer type and operating system. Many KVM switches require drivers to be installed and use small programs to switch between computers. This means that if the system uses several types of operating systems, then drivers for each of them will be required for correct operation.
8. 8 Install the KVM switch and software as directed in the manufacturer's instructions.