I have been switching my USB peripherals (dongles mostly) and display ports for a while now within my desktop setup, and just now become aware of existence of these. I'm wondering how does this kind of switching work with e.g. Bluetooth.
EDIT: Apparently, based on HN search, many HN users have realized the same within the past few years.
I don't think i've seen one that can handle bluetooth devices, unless maybe you plugged a bluetooth dongle into the switch?
i'd go more with multi device keyboards and mice. like the logitech mx keys for example. have mine paired to 3 devices currently - easily toggle between them with a switch on the keyboard. Granted its not as seamless but sometimes i just want to quickly respond to an email on my personal rig while still watching work queues.
they also have mice/trackballs with the same tech - although the mxmaster mouse has the switch on the bottom so not as convienent.. and the mx ergo trackball only toggles between 2 devices.
other options if screen realestate isn't as important are things like the genki shadow play. While targeted at gamers - it works great as an HDMI input device. I use mine to work on raspberry pi projects on my main system. Its view only - won't pass control through it, but sometimes thats all you really want.
and on the other end of the spectrum, full display port KVM's like these from Level 1 techs:
mremes|3 years ago
EDIT: Apparently, based on HN search, many HN users have realized the same within the past few years.
5bolts|3 years ago
i'd go more with multi device keyboards and mice. like the logitech mx keys for example. have mine paired to 3 devices currently - easily toggle between them with a switch on the keyboard. Granted its not as seamless but sometimes i just want to quickly respond to an email on my personal rig while still watching work queues.
they also have mice/trackballs with the same tech - although the mxmaster mouse has the switch on the bottom so not as convienent.. and the mx ergo trackball only toggles between 2 devices.
other options if screen realestate isn't as important are things like the genki shadow play. While targeted at gamers - it works great as an HDMI input device. I use mine to work on raspberry pi projects on my main system. Its view only - won't pass control through it, but sometimes thats all you really want.
and on the other end of the spectrum, full display port KVM's like these from Level 1 techs:
https://store.level1techs.com/products/14-kvm-switch-quad-mo...
display port 1.4: 2 computers, 4 screen switching