Don’t expect to manage 4K@120Hz monitors with a switch that only has HDMI 2.0. Not all KVM switches support multi-monitor setups, either. Make sure yours does, if you need it to. Earlier in this ...

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Of course, you could roll your own HDMI switch, and if you’re looking for references, we’ve covered a good few hacks doing that as part of building a KVM.

Trying to share a display between your desktop and your Xbox, or a keyboard between two PCs? A KVM switch is what you need. Here's how to choose the best switch, along with our top picks.