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URL: https://askubuntu.com/q/1158082
Title: How do I connect 2 PCs to one monitor?
ID: /2019/07/13/How-do-I-connect-2-PCs-to-one-monitor_
Created: July 13, 2019    Edited:  July 13, 2019
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I haven’t used switchers for many years but when I did the generic ones from Amazon or eBay worked flawlessly for me. As with all thinks Ubuntu related make sure the devices work with Linux and your hardware before purchasing.

The HDMI plus keyboard or mouse switcher looks like this:

keyboard mouse switcher.png

The HDMI monitor only switcher looks like this:

hdmi monitor switcher.png

You might also be interested in 4 USB sharing to complement option 1 and 2 above:

4 usb port switcher.png

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