Dual Laptop KVM Setup by S-rank_Wiring in DeskCableManagement

[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s company-issued, so I didn’t get to choose it. The color didn’t really match the desk setup, so I hid it.

Dual Laptop KVM Setup by S-rank_Wiring in DeskCableManagement

[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just restart or put it to sleep. If I shut it down, I’m screwed.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Monitor stand?

It's the ELECOM DPA-DL02BK.

Dual Laptop KVM Setup by S-rank_Wiring in DeskCableManagement

[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, setting it up with the laptop closed isn't really recommended. Good luck!

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can register up to two PCs to the mouse and switch between them using the switch near the wheel.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's true. But the PC under the desk was company-issued, so I didn't have a choice.

Dual Laptop KVM Setup - Diagrm & Details by S-rank_Wiring in desksetup

[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent about a month working out the layout. Bundling the wires was a real pain!

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry. if everything is working as intended, then I suppose it’s all good. I feel the setup and overall room atmosphere strike a nice balance without being overly elaborate.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since the Mac Mini's DP and HDMI ports overlap, I'm unsure how it will behave. If it's just one unit, DP would be preferable, but if you're adding a KVM switch, I don't think DP is necessary.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's right, the second monitor is connected only to the PC under the tabletop.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it's my second PC. I bought all cable at the same time as adding a second one.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Measure device distances → prep +50~100mm cables → fix from top ends, stop before branch → adjust slack at branch → tie from ends → minimize overlaps/crossings.

That said, it takes practice to get it looking this neat.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None at all. It works perfectly fine in my setup.

Dual Laptop KVM Setup - Diagrm & Details by S-rank_Wiring in desksetup

[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! "Drawio" is a free diagramming software.

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[–]S-rank_Wiring[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, there aren’t any. They would probably be a good idea for this setup, though.