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Review on πŸ” Plugable USB 2.0 Switch for Easy One-Button USB Device Port Sharing Between Two Computers (AB Switch) - Enhanced SEO by Alan Miller

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works as advertised. Coordinates my Mac and PC

I installed these three items at once: DVI/HDMI Adapter: RevainBasics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable - 3ft (latest standard) USB Switch: USB 2.0- Plug in switch for switching a USB device/hub button between two computers (A/B switch) HDMI switch: Goronya Ultra HD 4K 2x1 or 1x2 bi-directional HDMI switch with HDCP bandwidth, supports 3D and 1080P I have a Macbook Pro and older DVI monitor. I need to use my office PC for work. At my desk, I use an extended keyboard rather than a laptop keyboard. It is more convenient and has a numeric keypad. My goal was to save space on my desktop. I raised the monitor a bit so it was higher than the PC screen. So, with this USB and HDMI switch, the extra desktop space is just the PC and its mouse without the extra keyboard, and there's no need to swap out monitor cables. Everything works. These two switches really change the workflow. I don't have to go to a separate station, juggle the keyboard, or switch monitor cables. Click, click and keyboard* and monitor switch between two computers. It would be great if the USB switch was as small as the HDMI switch which I think is less than 2 inches. But both work great. Hope this helps!* For Mac users: I'm using the full Apple keyboard and used letters, numbers, Ctrl, Alt (optional), and Delete forward keys. They all work with the PC and that's all I need for the PC. For everything else I go back to the Mac. There may be a problem using the wireless network. Apple keyboard with no forward distance option. I do not know. I understand that there may be others, such as B. Function keys not working properly, but there are PC drivers to fix this.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not everything fits