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USB Switch for docking station to switch between PC and Desktop (self.newzealand)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by sylverstream to c/newzealand
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I've got a laptop and a PC. I've connected my monitors, keyboard, camera, etc to this docking station

This works like a charm from both my laptop as well as my PC. However, switching between the two is annoying as it involves unplugging & plugging in.

Is there a USB switch I can connect the docking station to, and then a cable each to my PC and Desktop? The docking station has host charging, so it charges my laptop, so I guess the USB switch needs to be powered, or not?

I saw this one which has good reviews.

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[–] sylverstream 3 points 2 months ago

As pictures are easier, I've quickly drawn my plan. my quick drawing

I emailed Targus as well and they said it would work. They did say the host charging will stop working, ie have to charge the laptop separately. That's fine.

The problem with a KVM I believe is that my laptop only has a single USB out, and thus not support for 2 monitors; this is what the docking station enables me to do. There are KVM's with docking station enabled, but couldn't find them.

All very complicated to be honest! I was surprised my docking station works out of the box with my desktop.