A SteeTek KVM Switch review by your average guy

I review the SteeTek KVM switch and it's perfect for me and you too if you want to combine your two computers using just one keyboard, Video, & Mouse (KVM).
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[@brujakbg3023]

I just recently bought this exact product. It works great, and having both computers running at once on a single desk and being able to change at a click of a button is a game changer!

[@KenPeriman]

Absolutely, I still use it to this day and love it. Thanks for nice the comment.

[@justcuzpodcast]

I was just thinking about getting myself a gaming PC (apart from my Mac) and didn't even think about the whole screen, keyboard, mouse, situation until I saw this video. This just solved a problem I didn't even know I had! Again, awesome video Ken! Love seeing the SUB count go up as the LBS go down 👍🏻👍🏻 “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.”

[@KenPeriman]

Hey Rico, please don't copyright strike me because I used a part of your podcast in my video. But I'm glad you like the video and I'm glad I could help you with some ideas.

[@justcuzpodcast]

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[@KenPeriman]

@@justcuzpodcast you are the man! Appreciate it.

[@GrabLifeByTheGourlays]

Awesome video!

[@KenPeriman]

Thank you, sir. I appreciate kind words.

[@jayrock4ya]

I just got the 4 port @ 60hz usb 2.0. you don't really need 3.0 because the stuff you'll be plugging in there is really just keyboards and pointing devices. great review!!

[@KenPeriman]

Thank you, and you are right if you are only using keyboards and mice as they don't need the faster speed.

[@YtboyFitz]

Hey I have a question that I wasn't able to find the answer for anywhere. Are you able to switch the displays and USB/Keyboard separately? in other words, Is there a way to only switch my mouse and keyboard while keeping the displays the same? If not would you recommend I get a display only KVM switch and a separate USB 3.0 switch?

[@KenPeriman]

Yeah, I recommend going with the latter as all I know is the current KVM Switch I have doesn't switch independently the mouse and not the displays.

[@inevitable_eventuality]

Thank you. I found the Steetek PWAYTEK for sale on amazon. my current switch glitches occasionally causing windows to lose connection until restarted.

[@KenPeriman]

That's great, I hope this one works great for you.

[@bugsgrass]

Ordered what appears to be the new version of this and they added a remote button to switch between pc’s. I am looking at doing exactly what you did. The only issue is my work laptop will be 1080 @ 60hz and my home pc is 4K at 120hz or more.

[@KenPeriman]

Man, that's awesome. If there was one thing I would change on this it would be to have a remote button so that I could hide the box and cables to make my desk cleaner. Good luck, I love mine still to this day.

[@apsessoms]

i cant figure out how to set mine up. can you please do a video on how to set it up?! on my tower PC works with both monitors. the laptop will not work with both monitors.

[@KenPeriman]

You know what, I will give it a shot. May take a few weeks but I'll get one up.

[@thunderbirdizations]

While connected to PC2, does PC1 still detect monitors? I have 4 screens, upgrading to 6. My current KVM switch takes ~10-30+ seconds to adjust while figuring out what screens are connected

[@KenPeriman]

While I can't speak for 6 monitors I can say that when I switch from pc1 to pc2, pc1 still thinks there are the 2 extra monitors. I mean when I switch it doesn't consolidate my 2 other screens into 1, if that's what you mean?

[@thunderbirdizations]

@@KenPeriman If the KVM is connected to PC2, can you move PC1’s mouse onto the 2 “ghost” screens?

[@thunderbirdizations]

@@KenPeriman alternatively; if the KVM is connected to PC2, does PC1’s display settings show the extra screens as active?

[@KenPeriman]

Yes, as it also does not consolidate the screens into the laptop's screen, so I will assume it continues to see 3 screens while not active via the KVM switch.

[@thunderbirdizations]

@@KenPeriman Can you double check? 🤠 buying a test one right now