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As others have mentioned, you can use a cheap USB switch if you don't have an in-built KVM.
DDC/CI is quite interesting. Most OEMs seem to implement it just fine. But some (like LG) need special handling.
This is great, I have a monitor with built in KVM (CORSAIR XENEON 27QHD240 OLED) m1ddc works fine on my Mac, but why isn't there a single multiplatform cli tool that can be ran on Mac/Linux/Windows? I need a Windows one for this to be useful for me.
https://github.com/fiddyschmitt/SimpleKVM
If you only have two computers, you just need one instance of SimpleKVM to switch between the computers.
I solved the multi-computer-to-multi-monitor problem with a Level1Techs KVM[1]. The price (~$500 for the variant I purchased) initially gave me pause, but the longer I've had it, the happier I am with my decision. It handles all the switching at the hardware level and thus has no perceptible lag for video or anything else. I'm able to connect a single set of peripherals, in my case, two monitors, a keyboard, a trackb…
With Windows and AutoHotkey and https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/control_my_monitor.html You can add this .ahk script to run at startup: ^F4:: Run C:\Users\YourNameHere\Documents\AutoHotkey\ControlMyMonitor /SwitchValue Primary 60 17 3 Return Where the file path is where you've put ControlMyMonitor.exe, "Primary" means the main Windows display, the "60" means input select, and the "17" and "3" are the values you observe…
Oh nice! I've been doing this on the Mac side with BetterDisplay, but on the Windows side I couldn't find an equivalent and have had the awful Dell software installed to do it there. This'll let me dump the Dell software! Thanks!
I have a similar setup for my MBP + Windows Desktop. I ended up using a simple USB switcher for all the devices and just running two inputs and manually switching between screen inputs. One button press for USB switch, one source switch on monitor. If I need something from the other computer during the use, I just remote in.
Wait why not just buy a usb switch? I switch between 4 computers using the same monitor, keyboard and mouse.
Why buy a switch when almost all monitors have multiple video inputs and they can switch them internally. The only difficulty is that as said in TFA, the DDC commands are typically very poorly documented by the monitor manufacturers, so most computer users are not aware of them.
I'm using Apple Studio Displays and have been on the lookout for a solution like this for quite a while. My grail is a Thunderbolt KVM; there are a couple on the market, but they cost a fortune and have terrible reviews. I guess the use case is so narrow that nobody is investing in it. An alternative could be a good 5K/6K monitor with a KVM, but this is a unicorn as well...
I use a Dell U3224KB (32" 6K) in this way. Thunderbolt (usbc) is connected to a Macbook Pro and DP & regular usb c is connected to Windows gaming machine. Works perfectly. And yes, the U3224KB is pretty ugly, but I've grown to love it's features.
I solved the multi-computer-to-multi-monitor problem with a Level1Techs KVM[1]. The price (~$500 for the variant I purchased) initially gave me pause, but the longer I've had it, the happier I am with my decision. It handles all the switching at the hardware level and thus has no perceptible lag for video or anything else. I'm able to connect a single set of peripherals, in my case, two monitors, a keyboard, a trackb…
Just dropping a note to say I’ve had the same monitor for a year and I absolutely love it. I don’t care about this seamless switching — I just use HDMI1 for Xbox, HDMI2 for my computer, and then swap hobby/work when needed. It’s also good motivation to turn off the work laptop when I’m done with the day. The monitor is fantastic though. I’ve had no issues yet, knock on wood.