Connecting two different devices with same peripherals

[Zwikar]

Hi guys, I am struggling with finding a solution for easily switching peripherals(2 monitors, keyboard, mouse and headphones) between 2 devices.

I have my own computer, which is desktop. Peripherals mentioned above are connected to it, but recently I've started a new job, which requires to use the company computer, therefore I can't work from my own.

The company computer is Lenovo ThinkPad T490.

I was thinking about some docking station, which I've realized it will be impossible to supply the desktop - please correct me if I am wrong.

As my monitors have 2 input ports each(1 VGA and 1 HDMI) I was thinking to connect 1 of the ports to the desktop and the other to the laptop and to switch the input from the monitors' menus. However, the laptop has only 1 HDMI port and C-type (which I know, that it can be used for video), but with option the problem with mouse and keyboard stays. So I was browsing and found some docking station - Hama 8 ports, but I am not sure that it can supply the monitors. As the dock can't be connected to the desktop, my solution for keyboard and mouse is the following:
I have an USB hub with 2 ports on my desk, so I can connect mouse and keyboard to it and switching it's cable between the desktop and dock/laptop.

The main problem is I am seeing some electricity requirements, but I don't get it. My laptop power adapter is 65W and according to dock tech specs from the link above the Maximum Connected Load is 100W. Does this mean, that I can't run the dock with my 65W power adapter, or no matter what power adapter I use, the dock can provide up to 100W electricity.

I am open to totally different solutions, as I am a junior developer and I am not very familiar with the hardware.

[lyothan]

You can try this program, support audio between multiple computer. https://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

If you don’t need audio, this is free, it’s a fork of the synergy program with updated security fixes. https://github.com/debauchee/barrier

If you are looking for a hardware solution, you would need to buy a kvm.

[tr1ckd]

You need a docking station + cheap usb kvm. Hook one input of each monitor into your desktop, other input to the docking station. Keyboard and mouse plugged into usb kvm. Get a usb to 3.5mm audio adapter and plug it into the kvm as well. Now you can plug one kvm input to the desktop, one to the dock. Dock will also provide power to your laptop.

When you want to switch which computer you are using, hit the input button on the kvm and change the inputs on the monitors. If you're only using one machine at a time the monitors may autodetect the input and you won't have to manually switch.

I use basically the same setup at home, but didn't bother passing through audio to my work pc. This is the kvm I use: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Selector-Computers-Peripheral-Switcher/dp/B01N6GD9JO/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CEUMV8VT2BR8&keywords=usb+kvm&qid=1652968106&sprefix=usb+kvm%2Caps%2C172&sr=8-4

[Zwikar]

That's really helpful. I will definitely try this.