This is a common item.  It is called a "KVM" (for 
Keyboard/Video/Monitor) switch.  You can also find just plain monitor 
switches.  *http://tinyurl.com/36gz88 will produce a Newegg.com search 
for KVM items...


Tony Mayer




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> 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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