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1. Gordon+(OP)[view] [source] 2020-07-23 15:37:12
I switched from a KVM to a USB switch a few years back, and haven't had any real issues with it. I don't think it was expensive either, just a standard USB 3 switch with only 2 ports. Occasionally it takes more than a few seconds after pressing the button for the switch to happen, but that's about it.
replies(1): >>Boysen+z1
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2. Boysen+z1[view] [source] 2020-07-23 15:44:41
>>Gordon+(OP)
This is my experience as well. I currently use a USB switch that I got off of Amazon for about 15 bucks. It typically "just works." Press the button, wait 2 seconds and my input devices have switched.
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3. Tactic+43[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-07-23 15:51:57
>>Boysen+z1
Care to share it? The one I have will work for a few switches, then both Windows/Mac will eventually stop recognizing the port its connected to until a reboot.
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4. HEHENE+L6[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-07-23 16:09:51
>>Tactic+43
I have been using one from IOGEAR (SKU GUS432CA1KIT) for the last 6 months and I haven't had a single problem with it.

I use it to switch all of my peripherals (keyboard, mouse, wireless headset dongle, webcam, and mixer) between my desktop and my MacBook several times per day and have not had a single failure yet.

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5. Gordon+7t2[view] [source] [discussion] 2020-07-24 10:51:43
>>Tactic+43
One I use is a brand called "Plugable". I don't think they still make the model I have, but they have a newer version of the same: https://plugable.com/products/usb3-switch2

I've used it with Windows 10, MacOS and an RPi, with no issues.

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