How to Connect Two Computers to One Monitor

Do u want to connect two computers to one monitor and display the information of a PC that you want to see on the monitor. If you need to connect two computers to one monitor you will first have to get a switch box. After that you will be able to connect the two computers to the monitor through the switch box. You can connect one monitor for two PCs, two Macs, or a PC and a Mac.

Here is a step by step instruction on how to connect two computers to one Monitor

Step 1: Buy a switch box. the switch box is also called as KVM Switch. Use a search engine like Google or Yahoo to find to switch-box manufacturers. Think about buying a box with extra ports in case you might want to hook up any extra machines later on down the line.

Step2
Buy a pair of SVGA cables if they aren't included with the switch box you buy (kits including a box and cables are a more practical value for most setups).

Step3
Buy any necessary adapters if you plan to connect a PC and a Mac to one monitor.

Step4
Shut down both computers.

Step5
Connect the monitor to the switch box (probably to the center socket on most boxes).

Step6
Connect both computers to the switch box (probably to the center socket on most boxes).

Step7
Connect both computers to the switch box.

Step8
Tighten all hand-screws on monitor plugs.

Step9
Turn on monitor.

Step10
Reboot both computers.

Step11
Turn the switch box from A to B (or whatever designation the box uses) to make your different computers appear on the monitor.