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I assume Id set up the PC with the physical connection, then use the Mac to connect through it Quote: Post Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:23 pm I have my iMac Mini setup with virtual systems configured for Win7, Win8.1, Win10, Kali Linux all running under Parallels.

Im leaning toward a KVM switch, though I see lots of users posting about trouble that route.

One of the few successes I see posted is from a 2014 post in this forum, with an LG monitor that seems to work as its own built-in KVM: I also learned a bit about the requirements at the PC end from this useful 2013 thread, on a similar plan (but more focused on the gaming specs): The Ideal Setup Mac Mini for work and personal use, with PC for gaming.

Ability to switch from one to the other without reboot is a bonus.

Maybe I can get closer to 500, as with these game-friendly monitors:,2817,2402169,00.asp The Questions Can I do this with a KVM switch, and if so, how do I tell which one may work Would the LG 34UM95 work without a KVM switch, and are there other monitors with the same feature For other monitors, should I look for one with DisplayPort vs HDMI input Gaming specs aside for now, do I need any particular hardware in my PC, like Thunderbolt connectivity Im leaning away from software-based solutions and Remote Desktop, to try to avoid a potential weak link there.

Should I reconsider that route Many thanks Ive been searching on this for a long time, and its surprisingly hard to find solutions for what must be a common setup.

Youd need a KVM, or youd need to remote desktop into one or the other.

Most modern higher-end monitors (aka avoid the 99 bargain specials-- even if they are good, they usually have a limited input selection) have multiple inputs, usually at least one DVI, one HDMI, and one Displayport (DP).

For your purposes, multiple DPs if your systems all have DP outputs is ideal, but DVI or HDMI should work fine assuming the resolution of your monitor in question is supported (e.g.

No need for Thunderbolt, youre just dealing with a video signal.

Quote: For your purposes, multiple DPs if your systems all have DP outputs is ideal, but DVI or HDMI should work fine assuming the resolution of your monitor in question is supported From what Ive read, I can use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA for the Mac and HDMI for the PC This (crazy high-end) shared setup, seems to skip the KVM switch altogether in favor of an HDMI switch for the monitors, and Synergy software for KeyboardMouse.

Is that viable Are there are any PC build considerations I should take into account for my shared setup, or can I build the PC just as I would if using it without sharing the monitor with a Mac.

Keyboard is going to be an issue from my experience of connecting PC keyboards to my wifes Mac.

You dont have all the Mac special keys so that may be an issue.

Both can output to hdmidvivga, so you can convert both to one standard, or better yet have both natively in one format.

Mouse shouldnt be too much of a challenge unless you have special buttons on it.

Almost anything with a video port that matches both systems and your monitor, as well as ports for your mouse and keyboard and usb on the other side for the computers.

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Get a BT keyboard that can switch between devices (there a re number of these-Kanex makes a full size one).

Then just get a pair of wireless mice in two different colorsstyles- just swap the mouse, hit the button on the keyboard and change the monitor input.

Its three steps, but will cost less than 100 for the keyboard and mice (its hard to NOT get a multi input monitor nowadays).

Or just get two different wireless keyboards and swap them with the mouse.

I use the Kanex and control 4 different machines, all plugged into one monitor and have 4 different colored mice on my desk.

I was avoiding remote desktop as its one more thing to go wrong - I see lots of troubleshooting posts on the topic - but maybe I shouldnt be so skeptical.

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