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KVM is an acronym for Keyboard, Video, Mouse. It describes a hardware product that allow a keyboard, video display, and mouse to be used by more than one computer, by using a switch to choose the focused computer.

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Software KVM for OS X & Windows

I have a Dell 27″ monitor with the DVI input connected to my Windows machine and the DisplayPort connected to my MacBook Air. I can change the input manually but it's fairly tedious. I'm looking for ...
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How to fully connect and switch 2 macbook pro including sounds, microphone, mouse

I have 2 MacBookPro (one for work and one private) and a Dell u4919dw. I use the KVM function of the Dell U4919DW and it works just fine for switching the keyboard and mouse BUT I'd love to also be ...
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How do I keep my MBP awake when using a KVM switch?

Using a KVM switch, my Macbook Pro and Mac Mini both share the same keyboard/monitor/mouse. Everything works great, but the only hiccup is every time I switch back to the MBP, I have to remember to ...
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Mac Mini is slow when keyboard and mouse are detached

I use a very basic and cheap unit to switch one USB keyboard and one USB mouse between a PC and a Mac Mini. The unit is an Aten CS22U. It all works fine, albeit with a few seconds delay when ...