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KVM Input issues - is my motherboard broken?
I'm trying to diagnose a problem with USB input through a KVM. I have two computers and a KVM:
PC 1: A laptop running linux
PC 2: A desktop dual-booting linux and windows 10
KVM: HDMI+USB, outputs ...
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Lost USB connection on Windows 11
So I just bought a KVM switch for my desktop gaming pc and work laptop (both with windows 11). Everything was going great, I test both sides and it works. But after 3-4 switches between laptop and ...
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USB switch Connections USB A to A vs. USB A to C
I have recently bought a USB switch that allows me to switch USB devices instantaneously between computers. That being the case, I have noticed that the USB switch I have currently uses a USB Male A ...
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xHCI combined with KVM switch causing USB controller to crash
I'm currently troubleshooting a fairly interesting issue going on with my at-home work setup. My setup consists of a microphone, headset, microphone and mouse (all USB2.0 devices). Three of these ...
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KVM plus Dock - why did USB work with old laptop but not the new one?
The question here is, why did the setup work with one Mac (the old work laptop) and not with a different one (new work laptop) and is there anything I can re-configure or change so as to make it work ...
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Use Raspberry Pi to Remotely Control KVM by emulating Keyboard
I have a KVM located far away from me that I would like to control with a Streamdeck. The problem is that the KVM only supports changing inputs in the following ways:
Physical buttons on the device
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USB KVM corrupting page files?
I have three computers hooked up to a 4-way USB KVM switch - two Windows laptops and a Mac tower. One of the laptops has periodically experienced a bluescreen with a FAULTY_HARDWARE_CORRUPTED_PAGE ...
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Do all USB 3.0 switches support connection of a large number of daisychained devices?
I need to connect about 10 different experimental devices (lasers, cameras, motorized stages etc.) to two PCs, such that you can choose to control the whole setup from either one of those PCs.
My ...
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Keyboard with 2 plugs not working properly in a laptop via a USB KVM switch
I have a set-up like this where a keyboard and mouse are connected into a USB (KVM) switch, which then connects to both PC and laptop (via one cable) and I frequently flick between the two.
It all ...
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Why doesn't any USB hub work with my KVM switch?
I have a Lindy High Speed HDMI KVM switch for two PCs that switches HDMI and USB. The KVM switch provides two physical USB ports. But I need three (keyboard, mouse and WebCam). So I thought I'd plug ...
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Intel NUC can't see USB HID hub on Mint Linux
I have an Intel NUC5i3RYH (i3, 1TB hard drive, 4GB memory) on which I have installed Linux Mint 20.2 Uma 64-bit. This is attached to a KVM which provides a single USB connector for keyboard and mouse. ...
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Is it possible to use a usb hub with a kvm switch?
My preferred keyboard and mouse need 2 usb ports each (thanks, razer).
This has put me in a bind because I need to kvm for work purposes and none seem to be setup for kb/m that need 2 usb ports each.
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USB devices are intermittently disconnecting when connected through a KVM switch
The problem:
I have a keyboard and mouse hooked up to my Dell U3419W monitor, which has a built-in KVM switch and is connected to both my desktop and my laptop. Both the desktop and laptop are Windows ...
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How to allow only USB cable transfer and block internet on Windows Firewall?
I've bought a KM (keyboard-mouse) link cable. When you connect 2 PCs with this cable, you can use either PCs with a single mouse/keyboard. Also you can make data transfer by just drag&drop.
This ...
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Keyboard problems with my W key
My W key doesn't work correctly, for instance in order for it to work I have to press it multiple times and sometimes the key will work. How do I fix this?
