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		oooyay on Feb 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Show HN: Multi-monitor KVM using just a USB switch Yeap! This is my setup for MacOS and Linux with display port: KVM Switch Dual Monitor DisplayPort 1.4 8K@30Hz 4K@144Hz 2 in 2 Out,DP1.4 KVM Switch and 4 USB3.0 for 2 Computers,Backnward Compatible DP1.2 with DP+UBS Cables and Wired Controller https://a.co/d/5A3IG5P

sinfulprogeny on Feb 11, 2024 [–]

Under the Extend mode, it says it requires dual-graphics card. What does that mean? Guessing it's an odd translation.

breather on Feb 11, 2024 | [–]

I think it just means if you want to kvm with two monitors over DP you need two DP ports on each computer.

oooyay on Feb 14, 2024 | | [–]

yeap, this is how my setup is. Two DP ports are occupied.

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