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Displayport KVM switch not passing signal if Adaptive HDMI to Displayport Cable/Adapter and Displayport to DVI cable used

I bought a Displayport KVM switch to switch between two PCs using the same two monitors and I cannot get one of the monitors to work if I use an Adaptive HDMI to Displayport Cable/Adapter and ...
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Setup dual monitor and dual laptops with kvm switch (VGA)

I was wondering how would I set up 2 Monitors (1 with DVI & VGA the other with DP/HDMI/DVI) and set it up with a KVM switch. KVM switch has 3 VGA ports, 2 for PC1 and PC2 and the other for console....
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How come DVI KVM's are 10x more expensive than VGA KVMs?

KVM switches for VGA displays vs for DVI displays: From examining prices both these days and a couple of times over the past year or two, I've noticed that, generally, 2-machine KVM switches, with USB ...
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Need to convert VGA to DVI-D

In my server I have a VGA port but need to connect the port with a KVM switch that contains a DVI-D Port. Can anyone help me resolve this issue? Server : HP DL180G9 KVM : MXT5110#DVI
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What kind of lag should I expect when gaming with a KVM?

I've got an iMac, and am going to get a PC for purely gaming. I'm going to use a KVM to share an external DVI monitor, USB keyboard, and USB mouse between the iMac and the PC. What kind of lag or ...
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Using a KVM switch for video games?

My primary computer is an iMac. I plan on getting a PC and a new monitor so I can use a KVM switch to share the keyboard, mouse, and monitor between the two computers. The new PC will be used solely ...
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How can I use an enhanced keyboard and mouse with a KVM?

What technical solutions can enable multimedia keyboards and multi-button mice to operate with a 4-port DVI or HDMI KVM switch such as the Avocent 4SVDVI10-001?
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Is there a KVM switch that supports *dual monitors* using DVI or HDMI? [closed]

I have been looking for a KVM switch that I could hook up to my laptop docking station so that I could dock my work laptop at home, flip a switch, and have my laptop use my home PC's keyboard, mouse, ...
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When buying a KVM switch to use with a Mac Mini, what should I look for?

I'm about to buy a mac mini. I want to use a KVM to switch between the mini and my PC. Mac Mini appears to only have an HDMI input on the back. It says it comes with a DVI to HDMI converter. ...
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Can I get my video card to output a DVI and VGA signal at the same time?

I've got: a lovely 24" monitor, w/both DVI and VGA inputs, a personal desktop w/a Radeon HD Pro 2400 video card (both DVI and VGA outputs) a work laptop w/both outputs, and a KVM switch that handles ...
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KVM Switch - Image Quality

Does a KVM Switch causes loss of image quality? I want to install one but thinking if this will effect the quality of the image (colors/etc), displayed on the screens.
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Is my Dell laptop too old to work with my Apple Cinema Display?

My laptop is starting to get a little old. It has a VGA port on the back. My nice new Apple Cinema Display that's connected to my Mac Pro is DVI-D. That means I need to turn my analog VGA signal from ...
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