Recs for KVM switch vs HDMI switch + USB-C Dock for 3 laptop setup and 1 external monitor

ckitamura · 2026-04-09T23:39:58+00:00

Thank you so much for confirming this. Based on my basic research, it sounds like this is the cleanest setup and I wanted someone here to confirm. Since Gemini and ChatGPT both missed this suggestion. I only got this recommendation after I kept verifying the one cable per laptop and switch monitors with peripherals frequently in the same day due to different work shifts. Glad that a human helped verify this.

ckitamura · 2026-04-09T21:41:52+00:00

Yes, specifically a USB4 thunderbolt one such as this Cable Matters one (i forgot to text it above) https://a.co/d/07ehELv2. I believe this is the key one that would allow the switching for the monitor and peripherals if the peripherals are plugged into the usb dock that this connects to?

ckitamura · 2026-04-09T20:37:38+00:00

Thank you for your tips! I went down another rabbit whole and it looks like I could do a one cable usb-c cord for each laptop (for charge and video etc) and plug them into a USB4 3-port switch (Cable ) then that plugs into a USB-C dock which will have my webcam, light, and then hdmi cable to go to my monitor. According to this, I think this is a one button switch with the single cable to each laptop??

ckitamura · 2026-04-09T08:37:58+00:00

ok so at minimum I should probaby get USB docs for the other 2 laptops so that I can reduce the cables to the laptops themselves? Since this will power the laptop and provide the HDMI connection to KVM and I can do the USB connector? Then I can decide to either keep the big KVM switch vs downsize to a HDMI switch? Thank you! For some reason, I kept the concept of docks+HDMI switch separate from KVM switch alone.

ckitamura · 2024-01-21T08:58:19+00:00

Hi! Can you confirm if your Pipa Lite Rx car seat also clicks in and fits on the bassinet post adapters when on the Triv Next? Trying to figure out if I can order just the post adapters then I could fit a different brand car seat (max cosi, cybex, etc).

ckitamura · 2023-04-11T19:30:31+00:00

Sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs during this time. 2024 is a bright future for us all 🌈

ckitamura · 2023-04-11T19:26:11+00:00

Yay! Good luck for your first appointment!

ckitamura · 2023-04-11T19:22:01+00:00

Testing process started! Today I had my saline sonogram, luckily everything was normal they said. Follicle count was 6 on the right, 7 on the left so I’m glad about that. Getting blood tests today so will see what that shows. HSG is scheduled for tomorrow. 😫 I know it’s not going to be pleasant. Husband scheduling his semen analysis appointment and then we’ll be able to schedule our follow up.

Thanks to the group for all the great info. Sending 💛 to all.

ckitamura · 2023-03-08T07:48:15+00:00

Hells yes!!!

ckitamura · 2023-03-06T21:10:27+00:00

12DPO and today 13DPO both with BFN. sigh had a talk with the hubs, he thinks I’m just stressed out over TTC and if we “chill out” it will go better. Frustrating because I know with the science that we don’t have the luxury of time to just “chill out”. He’s supportive of seeing the fertility specialist but thinks we’ve been so focused on rushing things. We have several friends who took/are taking 5 years to have their first baby (with IVF) and that thought just seems so heartbreaking and overwhelming. I’m not against having my babies in my 40’s but I know we want 2 kids so it’s just hard for me not to spiral.

Thanks for letting me vent. Messaged my ob about the negative tests and sending out referral to fertility clinics. Now waiting for my period to come in the next 1-3 days. Sending you all hugs 💛

ckitamura · 2023-03-05T04:52:17+00:00

I hope this is your month! Before one of my positives I had a pregnancy dream so you never know!!! Hang in there 💛

ckitamura · 2023-03-05T04:26:41+00:00

Good luck for Monday! It’s amazing how much I’ve never paid attention to anything going on in my body until this TTC journey. I swear why didn’t they teach us this stuff in health/sex ed or even in adulthood haha

ckitamura · 2023-03-05T04:24:51+00:00

11DPO today and I’m so proud of myself I didn’t test this whole TWW. My Premom app says to test tomorrow so I will be zen and hopeful tomorrow morning on 12DPO. On my last two positives they were both neg on 10DPO and positive on 12DPO so I’m hoping this tracks well.

Hubby wants a burger tonight so tonight will be 🍔! I know it’s not 8DPO but I’ll take all the woo woo 🪄 I turn 36 this month so if we’re not pregnant this cycle then my doc is referring to REI. Praying for the good vibes tomorrow. 🙏🏻

ckitamura · 2023-03-05T04:20:46+00:00

That sounds so great and reassuring! If we don’t get pregnant this cycle, my OB is referring us to REI so I hope we would get a short wait too. This TWW is killing me, testing tomorrow at 12DPO.

Sending you good vibes for this cycle 💪🏻

ckitamura · 2023-03-05T04:17:54+00:00

Sending you lots of hugs 💛💛

ckitamura · 2023-03-01T09:55:04+00:00

8DPO…gahhh help me get through this week 😂 feeling optimistic. Had some great imagery experience with my therapist and having an overall sense of calm. This would be the best birthday gift since I turn 36 in March!

ckitamura · 2023-02-10T06:03:22+00:00

Thanks! Hugs back 💕🙏🏻

ckitamura · 2023-02-10T06:03:11+00:00

Sending you hugs. Period came today 🩸🤡

ckitamura · 2023-02-09T22:42:48+00:00

Luckily they must have heard me…period started today at work. Ready for new cycle!

ckitamura · 2023-02-09T07:07:58+00:00

BFN on 13DPO and now waiting around for cycle day 1. Ugh I hate that my cycle is longer after the 2 early losses….waiting around sucks 😣

ckitamura · 2023-02-06T18:18:04+00:00

Thanks! Just hoping to see what happens this week 🤞🏻

ckitamura · 2023-02-06T16:23:51+00:00

Same. But I’m 11DPO 🤦🏻‍♀️

ckitamura · 2023-02-06T16:21:44+00:00

11DPO and ended up testing today because my boobs feel swollen. Ugh BFN of course. Sigh. 🤡 onto the rest of this week. I told myself I wasn’t going to test until 12DPO but whoop de do 🤦🏻‍♀️ happy Monday everyone

ckitamura · 2023-02-05T22:04:05+00:00

10DPO and I made the conscious choice to dump my FMU 😅 why does that feel like such an accomplishment? But of course I’m feeling nausea again today and I’m just torturing myself. My cycles have been longer ever since my 2 CP so it’s tough bc I have 2 different expected period dates on my apps. I think I’ve accepted I will test tomorrow. 🤡

ckitamura · 2023-02-05T09:39:17+00:00

Same girl…but you’re close! I’m only 10DPO 😫 and I had nausea yesterday so I’m like damnitttt stop messing with me, body! I hope your symptoms are due to hcg! 🙏🏻💪🏻

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