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As part of the ongoing story, or if you only have one keyboard and mouse, then constantly reconnecting them between devices. If you have two separate computers (like a personal and work laptop, or a laptop and desktop PC) and regularly switch between them, you know this problem: different keyboard and mice for each one, and lots of unnecessary desk clutter.
In a fresh development, if you get a KVM switch that doubles as a docking station, then you can also plug in other accessories like flash drives, SSDs, headphones, and chargers that instantly work with all those computers. You can solve that with a KVM switch, which takes a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor and lets you control multiple computers with them.
The report highlights that amazon has this listed as a lightning sale, meaning it ends in just 17 hours (i.e., 3 AM on August 1st). It matches the cheapest price it’s ever been, and it’s cheaper than many other models. The AV Access KVM docking station is a great entry-level option, especially now that it’s on sale for $170, down from its typical price of $200.
According to the latest update, in short, it supports an entire workstation and makes it easy to use that full workstation setup with two different laptops. This 11-in-1 KVM docking station packs a bunch of ports that are shareable between both connected computers, including one USB-C data, triple USB-A data, double USB-A for peripherals, an SD card slot, an Ethernet port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and double 4K/60Hz HDMI for monitors.
According to the latest update, or you can tap the included wired remote controller, which has a 4-foot cord so you don’t have to reach all the way back every time. No additional programs or driver installations are required. To switch, you can just press the panel switch button on top, which has an LED light showing which laptop is currently active.
As part of the ongoing story, connect your chargers to the rear and your computers will stay charged effortlessly. If you’re on laptops, this KVM dock has USB-C power delivery of up to 100W, with individual USB-C charging ports for each laptop.
According to the latest update, according to AV Access, downloads and updates can continue to run on both devices even as you switch between them. Another nice thing about this KVM dock is that while there’s only a single Ethernet port, both connected systems can remain online at the same time.
The report highlights that in other words, if you’re connecting two monitors to this KVM dock, both of them will show the same thing instead of acting as two separate monitors. But if you’re on a Mac, there’s one big caveat: macOS doesn’t support extended dual-monitor displays with this model.
In a fresh development, you could easily spend that much on a single KVM switch, but this one also folds in a bunch of other ports and acts as a true docking station, making it an ideal entry-level model for dual-laptop users with extensive workstations. Now that it’s $170, the AV Access KVM docking station is back to its lowest price, and this price is only good for the next 17 hours.
In a fresh development, users say it’s easy to set up, the power delivery is good, and switching between laptops is seamless. Some users wish it had more USB-C ports, and some report that the switching speed could be faster while others think it’s fast enough. The reviews are mostly positive, averaging 4 stars across 138 reviews.
In a fresh development, if you only have a single laptop but want the benefits of a docking station, check out PCWorld’s roundups of the best USB-C hubs, best Thunderbolt docks, and best DisplayLink docks.
In a fresh development, this article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.
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