A KVM switch is likely what your friend is looking for:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVM_switch


Newegg has a few available (and probably your local electronics/computer
parts store)

http://www.newegg.com/store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=143&Tpk=kvm+switch




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Christopher S. Foree
Applications Systems Analyst, Sr.
Human Resources - University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ, 85721


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Subject: [PCBUILD] Monitor switching

I have a friend whose computing area space is extremely limited. He  uses
one 
pc for his graphic designing, movie production and music mastering. He  is 
very happy with his system and doesn't want to risk corruption from the  
internet ( I feel the same about my "work" machine) so he uses a second pc
for  the 
internet. However, he only has space for one monitor and has to shut down
one 
pc, connect monitor to pc#2 then boot that one up.
 Is there such a thing as a "switch box" of some kind to switch  between pcs

without the constant plugging and un-plugging which can't be  good for the 
contacts or the life of the cable?
 
 -Phil Williams-



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