Introduction
Typing on a laptop is easier when you use an external keyboard instead of the built-in keyboard. You can also use the same external keyboard for your laptop and desktop computers, eliminating the need to invest in two different keyboards. Here is how to share one keyboard with a laptop and a desktop computer.
Step One
Understand that a KVM switch acts as a hub that connects a keyboard, mouse or monitor to the computers. A KVM switch is an abbreviation of Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch.
Step Two
Buy a KVM sharing switch from an online or retail store. Ensure that the switch has at least two ports to connect with a laptop and a desktop.
Step Three
Ensure that the connection port is compatible with the keyboard, laptop and desktop (PS/2 or USB port).
Step Four
Connect the keyboard to the sharing switch.
Step Five
Connect the base of the sharing switch to the two computers. This base is also connected to a small remote controller, which stays on the desktop.
Step Six
Switch between the two computers by pressing a button on the remote controller.
Typing on a laptop is easier when you use an external keyboard instead of the built-in keyboard. You can also use the same external keyboard for your laptop and desktop computers, eliminating the need to invest in two different keyboards. Here is how to share one keyboard with a laptop and a desktop computer.
Step One
Understand that a KVM switch acts as a hub that connects a keyboard, mouse or monitor to the computers. A KVM switch is an abbreviation of Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch.
Step Two
Buy a KVM sharing switch from an online or retail store. Ensure that the switch has at least two ports to connect with a laptop and a desktop.
Step Three
Ensure that the connection port is compatible with the keyboard, laptop and desktop (PS/2 or USB port).
Step Four
Connect the keyboard to the sharing switch.
Step Five
Connect the base of the sharing switch to the two computers. This base is also connected to a small remote controller, which stays on the desktop.
Step Six
Switch between the two computers by pressing a button on the remote controller.