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Review on ๐Ÿ” Sabrent USB 3.0 Sharing Switch: Effortless Multiple Computer & Peripheral Sharing with LED Device Indicators (USB-SW30) by Robert Toomey

Revainrating 3 out of 5

just what I need with two laptops and a wireless keyboard/mouse

I have been working from home since March 2020 and have both a work and personal laptop. My printer is Wi-Fi enabled so this is not a problem and my monitor has 2 HDMI inputs so switching the display from one computer to another is very easy. The challenge was using the wireless keyboard and mouse on both devices - I had to pull them out from under the monitor mount to get to the USB port on the side, unplug the connector connecting the keyboard and mouse, and toggle it back every time I want to switch computers (I don't put personal items on my work laptop and neither should you! LOL). I've considered buying a KVM switch but most of them are expensive and overkill for what I need. THIS ITEM IS PERFECT! The USB plug goes in the front and the cables go in the back of each laptop and now with the push of a button I switch control from one to the other (this also works with printers - any USB peripheral I can think of. Important). Note: I didn't see it listed, but it comes with two 3ft USB cables, so don't buy them (like I did). I wish I had known about this switch 10 months ago.

Pros
  • Rugged construction
Cons
  • Requires an outlet