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Wondering if there is such a device similar to KVM, but which will give me opportunity to share only my USB keyboard and mouse with 3 computers. I would like to manually switch to certain computer.

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So you're asking if there's a KM with no V? Why not just use a KVM switch? – goblinbox Mar 11 '11 at 2:00
Usually KVM switches doesn't have enough USB ports for 3 computers, that is 3x2 ports. Also I don't want to pay extra money for the functionality that I'm not going to use. – Pablo Mar 11 '11 at 2:04
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There are USB multi-port KVM switches that will allow you to manage 3 (or more) computers, but I don't believe I've ever seen one without video.

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I know you asked specifically for a hardware solution, however is the situation you have 3 computers with 3 monitors on your desk and you want to remove the 3 sets of keyboard/mouse?

If so what about a software solution?

I've used http://synergy-foss.org/ previously to get between windows2003 server, windowsVista laptop, linux desktop. It worked pretty well

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Actually I have 1 monitor, but I can switch computers right from monitor, as each computer connects to monitor using different connector(VGA,DVI,HDMI). So it's just about mouse and keyboard. – Pablo Mar 11 '11 at 2:45
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I found another software that seems to be somewhat easier to configure than Synergy, much better instructions, Synergy seems to be completely lacking in instructions.

http://www.inputdirector.com/index.html#about

Another article about it http://www.labnol.org/software/share-keyboard-mouse-with-two-computers/18470/

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Actually I just bought a good USB KVM switch, since there is no solution for Mac-Windows. – Pablo Aug 7 '11 at 13:23
I don't need video switching, can you use that kvm for just the usb portion of switching? – Moab Aug 7 '11 at 15:38
yeah, that's what I'm doing. Just switching USB Keyboard/Mouse and audio. – Pablo Aug 7 '11 at 15:45
Any brand or model recommendation?, thanks. – Moab Aug 7 '11 at 16:10
I've tried number of KVM switches and only this one works with both my Desktop computers and Macbook Pro: amazon.co.uk/Aten-CS64U-4-Port-USB-Switch/dp/B000WKXFX2 – Pablo Aug 7 '11 at 16:20
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