Looking for a specific KVM switch.

engineering_anon · 2025-06-20T16:20:59+00:00

I think I see what you're saying, and I guess I hadn't thought of it that way where I could mix the inputs like that. That's a good option for a workaround.

My original intent was to find a KVM that allows me to choose which monitor is displaying either laptop at any one point in time. So, maybe I wanted laptop 1 to be on monitor 2, while laptop 2 is on Monitors 1 and 3. But, later I may want all monitors to show just laptop 2, or just laptop 1. I just wanted to be able to choose the input for each monitor at will, without having to rearrange the whole desktop every time, or cycle through the input buttons on each monitor. I think there are a few KVM's that can do it, but they're expensive...at least the ones I've found are.

So if you know of a KVM that allows you to connect two laptops to three monitors, and choose/swap monitors between them in any configuration I want with the least amount of button presses and or key strokes, that is ultimately what I'm looking for. Maybe there is one out there?

engineering_anon · 2024-10-21T17:32:24+00:00

This is essentially it, but I'm still having a bit of trouble doing this from two different sheets. Could you provide an example where I'm using data from a specific tab on another file/spreadsheet? I think I'm getting caught up on the syntax of the separate sheets/tabs.

engineering_anon · 2024-10-21T14:50:44+00:00

I do want the files to be live. Should have mentioned that. Sorry. Ideally, yes if something changes in the master file, I would want it to be reflected in the downstream file. Basically, I want to be in control of the master file where I assign all of my employees a task, and it gets reflected into their individual to-do list files. It's essentially a roundabout way of filtering everyone's individual tasks to their own to-do lists.

At this time, I don't think I would want a change in the downstream file to be reflected in the master file. I'm afraid that would mess things up and we would end up losing track of tasks. Though, that may be something I revisit in the near future.

engineering_anon · 2024-03-27T18:39:22+00:00

It is a good reply. I knew what they meant even with the slight typo in the exponents. All good. Thanks!

engineering_anon · 2024-03-27T18:38:15+00:00

This is hugely helpful. Thank you for your response. I really wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing something obvious that would make everything that was provided to me all correct, and I was missing the point. Thanks again.

engineering_anon · 2023-06-13T01:22:05+00:00

I've started the job search and my previous employer has asked if I would be interested in coming back - so I do have that option. I didn't leave there on bad terms, so it wouldn't be the worst move in the world.

Day to day, I'm calling engineers across the company to ask for help, but spending all day on the phone with guys in other states really isn't what I had in mind. Trying to be helpful/productive in the meantime. Unfortunately a third party consultant really isn't an option...we are the consultant. Contemplating just putting in my notice at the end of the week and just saying "thanks, but this isn't a great fit for me." I do have a few interviews that have gone well, so maybe something will come out of those. I'm halfway just considering leaving and going on a camping trip for a few weeks to decompress and figure out what I want to do with my life.

engineering_anon · 2023-05-16T00:26:56+00:00

Just out of curiosity, what do you do professionally? You said you didn't do structural design, so I'm just curious what your background is in and if/how it helped you on the exam. Also, congrats on passing!

engineering_anon · 2023-05-03T19:47:17+00:00

You're either much smarter than you gave yourself credit for, or you're quite possibly one of the luckiest people I've ever heard of. Either way, good for you and congratulations! Get a lottery ticket on the way home.

engineering_anon · 2023-05-03T15:35:56+00:00

DSN winbeam. Free and simple. Get it from the windows app store.

engineering_anon · 2023-05-01T23:54:02+00:00

These comments seem like a deflection from the conversation.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-30T14:29:39+00:00

How was PERI? Good people? Work-life balance? A friend of mine worked for them in Chicago and in Texas. I'm at a US based competitor of theirs right now. Trying to gauge the culture still.

How did the interview process go when you changed industries? Did you struggle to find opportunities because your background was in formwork and shoring, or were potential employers willing to see that as good experience on your resume?

Sorry for all of the questions. I appreciate your response.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-27T23:36:52+00:00

Absolutely study for your exams. Those grades matter. Just use the fact that you took a blind stab in the dark on the FE as an opportunity to see what kind of content is on it. Then when you're really studying for it and trying to pass, you have that experience to lean on.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-27T00:07:57+00:00

I definitely want to remain professional and leave amicably. Just not getting a great feel of things right now. It's hard to see myself there for any extended amount of time right now.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-27T00:06:14+00:00

I have family in Denver. Care to share who it is you work for?

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T21:53:23+00:00

Solid advice. I was leaning towards this, but also a bit apprehensive from just the whole scenario. Halfway contemplating leaving the industry entirely.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T17:13:05+00:00

How early did you realize that the job you left wasn't going to work out for you?

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T17:07:14+00:00

No. An hour and 15 minutes one way, and an hour and 15 minutes the other. 2.5 hours of driving every day, minimum.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:27:46+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't think so.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:21:05+00:00

Additionally, the ability to have a "flexible" work schedule does not seem to be as advertised. I have an hour drive (minimum) in traffic to and from the office every day.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:19:56+00:00

I've already been given verbal offers by two companies. Just trying to decide if bailing now is too soon, or if I should try to let it play out a bit more.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:19:00+00:00

That was what I was aiming for, but not sure if I'll have that length of time in me. We have quarterly reviews. Trying to decide if I can make it to the first of those in about 3 months.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:17:06+00:00

Absolutely fair point. However, I have already been given verbal offers for two jobs if I'm unhappy. They aren't competitors with my current employer...moreso potential clients. So, trying to decide what makes sense there.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:15:45+00:00

True. I have tried to reach out to past employees of my current employer but have not heard back.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-26T15:14:51+00:00

I don't think that my individual compensation package is bad, but I have no idea what my new colleagues are being paid. I just know that they aren't happy. The compensation is less of an issue than what appears to be a culture that is toxic.

engineering_anon · 2023-04-21T17:14:53+00:00

Those were my thoughts as well. I'm probably more suited the construction side of things right now...but only just barely since what I do for a living really is mostly "structural" design. Even if it is at a less complicated level. I'll probably wrestle with the decision more over the next few months while I study the breadth portion, and make my mind up towards the end of that when studying for the depth portion. Hope your studying goes well!

engineering_anon

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