My YouTuber merch is not the best.. :(

[@Watzleroviak1210]

Who else still remembers the days when Wendell wouldn't show his face on Tech Syndicate? And now, he's so good in front of the camera and really seems to enjoy it. Absolute legend!

[@dubi127]

You mean the pair of eyes hidden between 4 monitors?

[@MannequinSmiles]

those were the days

[@requiemdylon9136]

One of those things that just takes time. Some people are naturally charismatic and some have to build up to it. You're audience matters a lot also. Wendell knowss LTT fans adore him so he likely is comfortable talking to us. Same with anthony. He comes out of his shell on camera because literally no one dislikes him in this community

[@Kholdstare0503]

Yeeepp. Only good part of that show

[@ians444]

Not to be annoying, but Anthony goes by the name Emily now. Just in case you weren't up to date on their transition. @@requiemdylon9136

[@TheRandomSpectator]

I will NEVER get tired of Wendell poking his head out and saying "Hey!"

[@Ryzza5]

Now we just need Michael from Vsauce

[@tanakaobi]

@@Ryzza5 Good one!

[@guiorgy]

Thank Steve, ow my knees

[@Derbauer]

Yep. And it's a throwback to the TV show Home Improvement. Yes, I'm 40.

[@TheRandomSpectator]

@@guiorgy Another classic

[@Daldaren]

Wendell is a blessing and a saint. Absolute legend.

[@acasccseea4434]

his personality, is also a blessing to the tech community

[@SGGJMDSC]

More like a spell and a wizard?

[@cgourin]

OK Startech designed a higher end kvm never sold because so niche and Wendell sells it. Nice

[@FlameMage2]

Ever since I saw him as the guy behind the monitors on TekSyndicate I knew he was a high caliber dude!

[@Fuxy22]

I can respect the dedication. I wouldn't have the patience to put up with all that shitty spec

[@snazzy]

Wendell is the best. ❤

[@themice42]

Wendell? ..... LEGEND!!!!

[@CraftComputing]

Can confirm.

[@harshnemesis]

The guy is so wide tho with square face

[@haxie4516]

@@thomasbjrkenes8483 He did tho lol

[@cubertmiso]

So happy that Wendell is around.

[@Edgemaster72]

I had no idea making KVMs would be so complicated, that is an incredibly impressive level of dedication

[@DoubleMonoLR]

He didn't make it, Rextron in Taiwan were already making it. He seemingly modified the firmware a bit, his description of 'his team' etc is misleading.

[@Amaltator489]

@@DoubleMonoLRyou don’t know that for certain, just saying. It’s pretty common for eastern companies to sell products under their own brand name that they’ve done custom alongside another company for who handles sales in the western market

[@haxie4516]

​@@DoubleMonoLR Unfortunately, you're wrong there.

[@ChrisBauser]

@@DoubleMonoLR You sir, Are correct.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

@@Amaltator489 It's about as close to certain as it could reasonably be, certainly far closer than assuming it was custom made due to a small customers(with no manufacturing history) request. Rextron is a manufacturer that has been making products for 25 years, which are often *rebadged* for other companies, because they design and make products. They also have numerous other KVMs with very similar features, which doesn't add up with it being a custom design, other than perhaps very minor elements such as HDMI sockets instead of Displayport. If there's been any "customisation" it would most likely be that Wendell asked for a feature in the firmware, which they did themselves. There's nothing to suggest any hardware is different, and indeed a buyer who had the Rextron branded model couldn't find any different features(such as the signal passthrough) despite the apparent modifications for the level1 kvm. Albeit they may not have had suitable equipment to test every feature. When a customer enquired about buying a Rextron kvm(which wasn't sold under that brand where they lived) they recommended level1 as a "distributor". This is the problem with this kind of marketing, it is almost certainly heavily misleading through implying far more involvement from their end than actually happened. It would also be quite a coincidence that the wording heavily implies his & his "team"s involvement, but doesn't specifically say anything they designed or made. As with all youtuber products, people also *want* to believe it, because they like them, and likewise have no problems dismissing the work by the manufacturer(as is rampant in other comments). Likewise they had no exposure to or interest in the original products until they were "made"(to whatever level) by a youtuber. The products, and perhaps even the pricing, may be entirely fair, as apparently the support is when buying through him. My issue is only with the marketing.

[@Scott_on_YouTube]

This is a great colab that the LTT team should be really proud of. Highlighting this great product and bringing it to a bigger audience is a great use of the LTT platform. Well done team.

[@RandomUser2401]

seriously, we need more A+ and passionate engineers like Wendell. This man gets literally everything right, and as a microelectronics engineer, I back everything he said 110%.

[@joshmiller887]

If every person making a product had that level of passion for what they do, this world would be a better place.

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

Then you have people who throw their controllers at walls and screens.....

[@fbiman9643]

​@@Alcoholic_Nerdwhat are you a mother? 🗿

[@rfreaky4717]

@@Alcoholic_Nerd "ahh shit i died in this game and now im gonna throw this 60€ controller into my 1500€ TV because im mad."

[@Tumadregabriel]

Broker place*

[@midogaming2141]

@@Tumadregabrielif everything is made with equal high quality then price wouldn’t be an issue

[@T3chpat]

Cool, you just know Wendal will deliver top notch devices! Now I just need 3 more computers and I can justify a purchase 😂

[@DimitrisChr]

Wendel and the whole Level1Techs crew rock! The Level1Techs Show is one of my favorite things to watch on YT!

[@tanmaypanadi1414]

engagement challenges be damm

[@snives7166]

DO NOT PUT STORAGE ON A KVM... Sorry, I've seen waaaay too much corrupt data from switching while data is still being written in the background.

[@betchbetchington6019]

KVMs are awesome when you're running a repair shop. I used an 8-port one connected to USB/HDMI/VGA wall plates and would just plug in my customers computers to those ports and boom. One monitor, keyboard and mouse for all of the customer PCs. Made life a lot easier.

[@kingzach74]

Exactly one of my thoughts of use cases. It saves a TON of headaches regarding grabbing a 5th or 6th keyboard and mouse for troubleshooting yet another PC while waiting on another computer to finish whatever you were doing before.

[@DeadsTBD]

@@kingzach74 or, like I saw in a shop, forgeting the dongle in a client pc and never seeing it again... Well I don't have a use for it but I know some youtuber prefer having 2 PCs, (sometime 3), one for playing and one for recording and/or a 3rd one for editing the video in the background, they are the perfect people to need one of those

[@vinylSummer]

​@@DeadsTBDim a linux enthusiast, unfortunately for me some things just refuse to work on anything but windows. Two PC linux+windows setup would be perfect for me, all the cool stuff being on linux and all of the gaming stuff on windows

[@chrisbaker8533]

@@DeadsTBD Not a youtuber myself, but as someone that runs multiple systems, remote management software(tightvnc in my case) is a bit easier to implement and requires no additional cables. It's also far cheaper(FREE!!!). The over head on the main system isn't too bad, even when i have 6-8 sessions open. The only problem is when the cpu is running full tilt, on the monitored system, it gets stupid laggy, and the input lag in some software is just bonkers. Always fun to have something go flying out in to space when working in 3d software. I just use a fourth monitor and toss all of them up there, and move them to the main when needed. Not for everybody, but definitely an option.

[@coast2toast443]

I bought one during the pandemic so I can use my gaming monitors with my personal and work PC without changing things around every day. Works excellently. When I needed support, Wendell emailed me personally when I had a problem with my setup.

[@jtcrichton]

Thinking to do the same ...

[@whdgk95]

Why don't you just remote into your work computer from your personal one? It's a completely SW contained solution that I've never had issues with.

[@JQ3B94]

​@@whdgk95because you have all the messing about and liability of remote desktop It's better to just have the computer so you can personally ensure security and that the thing actually works

[@jacobbandyk]

Same here! He is amazing! I couldn’t solve my issue and ended up returning it and that process was seamless. Will definitely be purchasing in the future (my current work laptop has limitations and can’t get a different device)

[@Hamza141]

@@whdgk95 My company's vpn breaks LAN connections so it's not always possible

[@cFyugThCzvAqYaGmxRgfCKTuvHMEjQ]

As somebody who has had the misfortune to open the USB spec and has listened to succesful implementers' stories, WOW THIS IS INCREDIBLE.

[@Lodinn]

My condolences. USB is a *scary* thing. Sometimes it feels like the whole thing just works much like the orc tech in wh40k - just because enough people believe in it.

[@ZeldaOdelta]

This isn't useful to me right now, but I can see myself wanting something like this in the future. Maybe as a part of desktop dock for a thin and light laptop + Steam Deck type handheld to make it a unified system? Definitely cool and glad it exists, and really cool to hear Wendell talk about how it came to be!

[@joshuasheldon8676]

Thank you LTT for making this video about Wendell and showcasing his next-level work! Not many people like Wendell left are so passionate and put hundreds of hours in, indeed a fantastic person.

[@dakrawnik4208]

Not many people like Wendell left are so passionate and put hundreds of hours in lol Source???

[@DanielFerreira-ez8qd]

​@@dakrawnik4208 what do you mean, "source"? Just try and think of more than 5 people who do the kind of work Wendell does.

[@sutnack7537]

anyone that would be looking for the product would find it chill.

[@MyNamesHunter75]

@@DanielFerreira-ez8qdThere are over 8,045,311,447+ people in the world right now there is a lot of people who do but don't have funding or the ability to pursue it a lot of those people also aren't even in the Americas

[@ouiVEVO]

Alright so Wendell is the equivalent of 6 engineering teams just by himself.

[@philincaundo]

He didnt engineer anything though. Its just a Rextron PAAG-E3124B with his logo on it lol

[@Day100]

​@@philincaundoI wonder if he partnered with them? The lack of immediate pricing info is kinda sketchy on the manufacturer site but him being so up front about it being manufactured in Taiwan makes me think he's got some sort of partnership going on.

[@jonathan1991z]

@@Day100 Its almost definitely manufactured in Taiwan, but probably a custom pcb maker. Or its repurposed chips, daisy-chained and with a shit ton of hard and soft changes.

[@BigMan7o0]

@@philincaundo How new/old are the Rextron ones? Rextron seems to be based in Taiwan, my guess would be Wendell worked with them, and part of the deal was they get to sell their own on their site. or maybe they're even going behind his back and doing it?

[@confuseh]

@@philincaundo it seems to me that rextron are the oem that l1 works with, wendell doing the firmware bits, i however could be wrong

[@TheFutureTech]

Wendell has truly been the hero we do not deserve over the last 10 odd years

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

No clue they existed until this video so I guess it did what it set out to do.

[@Alcoholic_Nerd]

Also eevee prism has been my fb cover for over a decade. ;)

[@sportsfamily77]

Really nice to see some love sent over Wendell's direction. Keep up the positivity, it's a breath of fresh air in today's KZbin climate.

[@Heinz-bx8sd]

Cringe

[@sportsfamily77]

@@Heinz-bx8sd that's an excellent one word description of yourself 😂 🌟

[@addol95]

I will definitely support Wendell and these KVM's when I build my home studio in the future. This looks PERFECT for someone juggling render units and home servers along their workstation.

[@ervwalter]

I have the 4x single monitor version and it is great. I use it to share my G9 Odyssey between my gaming PC, a Mac Studio, a work PC, and my MacBook. It's awesome.

[@kindasa]

First off, wow Wendell is looking great! Second off, back when I first started working from home due to the pandemic, I ended up swapping back and forth between my personal and work computer by just plugging everything into a USB dock, and then swapping the dock between my work and personal computers as I needed them. Now each computer occupies own space in my house for mental health reasons, but a KVM back then would of been so much better!

[@rysterstech]

Ive noticed he has lost a bunch of weight

[@SuperRaynet]

I do this

[@kindasa]

@@rysterstech For sure, I noticed it too, but just in general, he is looking great!

[@DaSyEnTisT]

I've used so many so many different KVM in my work and none of them were bug free. Seems like finally somebody decided to dive into the hell of KVM ! Thank you Wendell

[@smalltime0]

+1 It always left me wanting to punch something.

[@Nickorab]

Wendell's gear looks impressive, but what makes you believe his KVMs are bug free? Half of the KVM glitches come from machines behind them

[@Hubris2]

I was looking for quite a while - trying to find a KVM that handled 4K (or greater) monitors plus a USB3 webcam is actually pretty difficult - for some reason the industry really hasn't made this product for PC enthusiasts. It's nice to see someone is finally taking care of us.

[@smalltime0]

@@Hubris2 I don't think wendell's would do that. It doesn't quite apply to the KVM part of the USB spec, most input at the sampling rate they use, would flood the bus before you could have a webcam. Storage is different, but even then iffy... You then get into drivers needed for each device and listening for when its active... I vaguely remember there being a logitech device that sort of worked, but I think that was a two port USB pass through... and it was iffy. You basically were using two windows PCs and a KVM with a USB passthrough, nothing this elegant.

[@RandomUser2401]

bcs he engineers the KVMs to actually work around those bugs that the machines produce, like he said in his segment. That's what separates his KVMs form the rest @@Nickorab

[@3dduff]

I have been fighting with KVMs for over ten years! So hardcore nerd force and testiculare fortitude to say "Well if you guys are going to keep on making crappy KVMs, then I am going to make the God-Level-KVM!!" Thank you Wendell, and Thank you LTT for featuring such an awsome product.

[@kaldo_kaldo]

The real question is if you're going to buy one!

[@3dduff]

@@kaldo_kaldo If i didnt already build out my render farm pipeline to run off of Chrome Remot desktop...then I definitely would. I have 10 render slaves + 3 servers + my workstation + Laptop....so my needs have grown past what a 4 pot KVM can give me.

[@casedistorted]

Wait there's a good KVM? I have a KVM in my Gigabyte M27Q monitor but it freaks out all the time and just decides to disconnect my sound or keyboard randomly, and it drives me bonkers.

[@sigv81]

My m27q is working allright, but it has too few usb ports. Two is only good for mouse and keyboard. Headset and webcam? Probably a edge case use case. And no power delivery for single cable laptop docking :/ still, it does the job a long way

[@casedistorted]

I have actually read or seen in a few places that you can get a usb 3.0 powered hub and use that to get more usb slots while plugged into the KVM on the M27Q, so if you do need more usb slots for a laptop this is an avenue to try going down. I have not tried it personally but if you manage to find a good powered usb hub that will work, send me a message since I've been wondering if this could fix some of the weird glitches I've experienced. Strangely enough this past week I have had no issues, while a few weeks ago I was having problems constantly. So who knows maybe it fixed itself, I tried updating the monitors firmware but gigabytes software almost bricked the monitor and lost its version at one point, so yeah lol.@@sigv81

[@Neverwinterx]

20:00 Ah yes, this man summarizes software development so well :-)

[@Clarkbait]

I use my LV1 KVM for 3x 4k monitors at 120hz. One system for work and the other for gaming. Was on backorder for a few months but worth the wait.

[@Skyfalcon12345]

So you got the $1200 one?

[@Clarkbait]

Also hilarious that corsair is the sponsor. On the forums corsair is the keyboard mouse combo that takes some configuring and putting into bios mode in order to work. Never got the wireless to work but the wired keyboard and Logitech wireless mouse work great.

[@Clarkbait]

@@Skyfalcon12345 Its the $750 with 10Gb USB

[@kevinoneill2170]

@@Skyfalcon12345 the 2 computers with 3 monitors KVM is $650 (or $700 with USB C 10Gb). The $1200 KVM is for 4 computers with 4 monitors

[@Bingzhong]

When I was working as an IT for a city municipal transport company, they had KVM switches with buttons the size of Oreo cookies. But they weren't this compact; they were basically size of those old 90's power switches grandparents had under their computer monitor. This product being so compact is not only a plus, but the updated hardware to support modern input rates is a massive plus.

[@franspai7415]

Literally just a Startech KVM with slightly better specs

[@mypdf]

It is a rebranded Rextron KVM by the looks, specs and prize@@franspai7415

[@lukewt456]

@@franspai7415 Except none of those have the same capabilities this has, not to mention the fact that their USB ports are only USB 2.0 compliant. At least this is from what I can see from the stuff that properly support DisplayPort 1.4, though they do have a model that supports some USB 3.0(directly from what they stated). That said, the model doesn't properly support some stuff Wendel's one does, so your point is moot.

[@gtafreak47]

I'm so glad you did a video on this KVM as it goes under so many radars. I found myself in Wendell's position where I needed a KVM that supported 1440p/144hz multi monitor and after searching there just wasn't any that supported that. Finally I found Wendell's KVM. I love Wendell and his determination and "If you want it doing well, then do it yourself" attitude. Can't wait to see what other products he makes.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

He didn't do it himself, it's a Rextron kvm. He modified the firmware. I expect "his" more basic kvms are unchanged from the manufacturer. There's nothing at all wrong with either of those things, but clearly people are getting misled en masse by the way he describes it.

[@davejc]

Love Wendell, great of you guys to make this video calling out all the work he's done and passion he has.

[@MuhammadRafif-vk5py]

This is great, i have 2 computers stacked vertically so each time i have to switch other display source i just click an HDMi TV remote button. One computer for Gamming, and another for encoding 4orn.

[@ItsJustEthan1]

Honestly. I didn't think I'd buy one of these, but after hearing how difficult the build process for this was, I think I'm gonna buy one just to support this guy.

[@RandomUser2401]

same here. I don't really need one, but this is too awesome to not get and especially support the continued dev and debug efforts of this awesome guy. Well, I actually could use one that switches a single Thunderbolt/USB4 from the Macbook and two DP links from my PC to two 4K DP monitors.. with a Logitech wireless mouse and an Apple BT keyboard. Already typing out these individual use cases should give us an idea of how horribly difficult his job is.

[@ItsJustEthan1]

@RandomUser2401 Fr. I can't imagine actually reading the USB specs and trying to develop this thing. It's super cool, but it looks like a nightmare to build.

[@jessiejames1681]

Pics or it didn't happen.

[@RandomUser2401]

I once worked on a project that included reading (parts of) the Bluetooth 4/LE spec. My freakin god, how anyone doing this for a living won't go insane is beyong me.@@ItsJustEthan1

[@jackkushner8026]

@@jessiejames1681 i cant see you but the mistake still occured

[@SwishGavigan18]

Wendell is a humble genius.

[@Meatsweats_o_O]

yep. his brain is a modern marvel and treasure.

[@aurelienlux]

There's an editing mistake at 14:26 where Wendell's video (Building Megadesk) is credited as a LTT video (both the channel name and logo).

[@deanfranz]

I know this is an old video, but THANK YOU for showing me what I needed! Docking Stations weren't what I was looking for, it was a KVM switch! THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES!

[@swagatrout3075]

I knew Wendell as linus has mentioned him many times but I didnt knew that he would be such a precious existance thank you my respect for him went through the roof

[@OakdenP]

This unironically was one of the best LTT videos I've seen in recent years... As much as I love watching tge crazy things you do, this is a practical and useful product! I love the functionality, and it's on full display with the testing and first-hand (collab) accounts with Level One.

[@djr093r5]

I can't tell you how long I've been looking for a KVM switch that will switch dual monitors, keyboard, mouse + peripherals, at 1.4 Display Port specs, and coming up short on just about EVERY product I look at. And, while the prices are a little high, they're acutely a bargain compared to what else is out there, how little they offer and how much they charge for it! Thank you Wendell! And thank you Linus and crew for pointing me their way. 😊😊😊

[@noodleiv]

Yeah - just do it. That's the one I have and I haven't regretted it.

[@browninplay]

Wendall is "just" a level 100 Wizard that used some of his spare time to help us mere mortals out. I wish I could even just think of one single thing that Wendall would think, "That's kinda cool"

[@Raistling]

I literally thought this would just be a roundup of what Linus/LTT liked from other merch stores. Turns out it was just a Wendell appreciation video

[@michaelroy1631]

A while back, I was considering a KVM solution for my desk at home. I wanted a two-system, two-monitor KVM with decent reviews. I couldn't understand why it was so hard to find a multi-monitor KVM. This helps put some context into why feature-rich KVMs aren't a thing. And of course, I love the spotlight for L1T

[@davidskidmore3442]

Back in 2020 I when I was working from home, I needed a KVM to deal with work and personal PCs taking the same space. I ended up with a 2xDP1.2 setup that works pretty well. I've got all my stuff plugged into USB 2.0 ports, including a USB audio interface and a basic webcam.

[@nevmiku]

I have a similar setup. Work has forced me to use their laptop, but I already own dual QHD monitors so I needed a solution. Ended up with a 2x2 HDMI KVM. Oh boy, there were multiple occasions where I wanted to punch it to pieces but at least I'm getting high refresh QHD at 144Hz (monitors can do 170Hz on DP though). It is definitely not bug-free. I have to plug-unplug a connection to get it working right on a weekly basis. I'm dying for something that just works, but seeing the prices just now I think I'll deal with it for a bit longer.

[@patrickcollins7030]

I'm tearing up a bit seeing the passion Wendell is displaying.

[@Heinz-bx8sd]

I too cry when some guy builds some shit that nobody needs

[@JamesBD05]

​@@Heinz-bx8sdI'm gonna let this snarky comment slide because Heinz is indeed based

[@AaronSmentkowski]

I was already in the market for a KVM and couldn't choose because I had no in-depth detail about if they would work with my peripherals and have been burnt so many times in the past. I can't believe my savior was always out there and his name is Wendell. Props on the attention to detail and dedication to fully solving the problem. As a software engineer your dedication to your craft is recognized and you got a customer for life out of me, placing my order right now!

[@freedblowfish3705]

Ngl the absolute complete lack of marketing gimmick including gimmicky name was such a refreshing thing to see, it speaks for itself and thats how it should be

[@1adog1]

Anyone else really impressed by those tracked/stabilized boxes around the different groups of ports? Small thing, but really neat.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

this honestly would be fantastic for a Streamer setup also, of course "Anti-piracy" measures that don't work would be part as to why Wendell even needed to make his own

[@NickVu1]

Please delete this comment before somebody in relevant position to make it happen reads it and tasks Wendel with antipiracy development :) /s

[@Artista_Frustrado]

you're correct@@NickVu1 how utterly irresponsibly of me :p /s

[@vdevov]

I got the four port DP 1.2 KVM from L1T and had some really really weird issues. Wendell was AMAZING tech support and eventually replaced the whole unit. I’ve been working with it for over a few years now and it’s dang incredible! 11/10 would recommend!

[@DeviousMalcontent2]

It's frustrating to know that a lot of the problems that I've encountered myself in tech support and in everyday use have been the result of copyright, But it's also very refreshing to finally hear solutions and discussion on the matter, I've already obtained a large collection of KVM's over the years so I have no need for this product at this stage, but I might treat myself to one in my next upgrade.

[@karol30660]

Yet again copyright and DRM only hinders fair consumers while doing nothing to stop those that want to break it... It's such a bullshit

[@One_Guy]

Wendell is freakin amazing! Such a brilliant man of our time!

[@cppctek]

Mad man Wendell making things not only good, but beyond what I even knew was possible ❤

[@noob4head]

I would still love to see a European version of LTT Store so I can actually buy merch without having to empty my bank account on shipping and import costs. I just can't get any of their products solely because of that reason. I can't see myself paying over 50-60 euros (or more) on these shipping and import costs.

[@nextInsiders]

They could do it in Estonia. All the reinvested profits are free here for companys :P

[@m4a44]

I thought that their Amazon listings were supposed to help with that..?

[@TheBowlingDk]

​@@m4a44only if they list on a eu Amazon website

[@coopa2002]

@@nextInsidersthe same is true in most of the world, it’s a tax write off. They could always base it somewhere like Ireland for a low base business tax

[@TheBowlingDk]

Some products on the German Amazon, but they won't ship it to Denmark 😅🤷

[@FengLengshun]

Knowing even just a little bit about implementing hardware and software interface, I can definitely feel a faint impression of all the pain and "whyyyy?!" that building this must have. Hats off to Wendell, bro really did went "fine, I'll do it myself," and went and did it.

[@Stewstories]

I don’t think I can afford this kvm right now. But this is now a dream product I want to own! As someone who switches regularly between 3 devices and would love to add a 4th I love the “it’s fun and it’s cool” mentality!

[@TheMatadrum]

Wendell - Making and selling the products he needed at some point and knew he couldn't buy. Just one totally understated tech guy solving the worlds problems one KVM at a time.

[@AlpakaWhacker]

23:24 Missed an opportunity there - should've asked Wendell to do the sponsor ad read for the end of the video, would've been funny :P

[@blueishanteater9900]

We have several of those at work, 8 of them on one unit. It’s fantastic for test pc setups and conserving space

[@me0262]

These kinds of KVMs have been a round for a lot longer than you realize. I was working in a computer rental shop 20 years ago and had multiple of these on my bench. Beige, metal, red Compaq logo (before they merged with HP). Could even do the scroll lock + scroll lock + 4 shortcut to switch to computer 4. Later on (read: 5 years ago) when i worked for a government contractor, I sought this out again and bought a IOGear Dual Link Dual DVI KVM that has all the features these have (dual display, audio, usb device, headphone and microphone ports), and supported my 3D Vision setup, sadly it didn't properly support my Corsair K95, so this might be a better upgrade. Yes, cable management is a PITA! But manage it right (and label it right! often I'm like "well what monitor does this cable go to?") and you never have to worry. Would have been a great merch blast for those LTT cable ties! WHICH YOU NEED TO MAKE MORE OF!

[@Slavolko]

I upgraded from quad-display DVI IOGear KVMs to these, and they're much better. Less cable spaghetti, less compatibility issues when adapting to DP or HDMI, full resolution and refresh rate, and more USB ports. I tried IOGear's quad-display DP KVM as well, and it works except for when it doesn't. With Wendell's KVMs, they've seemingly been working just fine so far (knock on wood).

[@me0262]

@@SlavolkoThanks! I'll give him a whirl if I ever find the need to upgrade! Just need to make sure it can fit in the little nook where I have it. I have an Ikea Alex desk topper for that space that it fits very snugly in.

[@lionslayer1984]

More videos on stuff like this would be really cool! Like switchers and splitters and if they interfere with other devices or solutions for that, like switchers interfering with capture cards and similar stuff

[@sarahburnside4606]

I now found a reason to build multiple PC. Thanks LTT and L1, now I will infinitely have no money and have to explain to my GF why we cant afford a house!

[@sergeynosov8180]

This is awesome, but the glut of cables is definitely an inconvenience; the next frontier would absolutely be a Thunderbolt KVM. This would reduce cable clutter and allow taking laptops on the road by disconnecting just one cable. This is the setup I currently have, but since there is no Thunderbolt KVM, I switch between three computers by plugging and unplugging cables. That wears out the connectors; and I would much prefer pressing a button. Thanks!

[@TechnoTim]

We love Wendell!

[@Annor-TM]

L1 Wendell is amazing! I am impressed at his love for product delivery.

[@Respectable_Username]

These look absolutely amazing and super useful, but for that price point, I think I'm gonna stick with just swapping the USB cable to my dock between computers manually 😅 But for somebody with more advanced use cases, can totally see the price being worth it!

[@jezhayes]

i use a cheap USB 3.0 switcher. desktop peripherals -> usb hub -> switcher -> work laptop dock + gaming PC. my monitors have 2 inputs i can switch.

[@sovo1212]

You have much cheaper KVMs, it depends on your use case.

[@kevin_spanish]

I am convinced that LTT wil use that "Wendell 'hey' from behind the door while Linus looks uncomfortable"-clip until the end of time as we know it.

[@itsdanielpaul]

I am CONSTANTLY having monitor issues, this was such a stealth lesson in why I HATE MULTIPLE MONITORS. Hearing Wendell talking about it was so refreshing. And also I’m PISSED because it really shouldn’t be this hard.

[@GBLecci]

I had to make a setup to build the perfect setup at my home office station using about 8 different peripherical, because I wanted to have all connected in the same keyboard/mouse/video but keeping everything on high res. It works perfect but this one can definitely change all these dongles I have with only ONE box. It's amazing and in 8k.. This is definitely what I needed!!! I was anxiously waiting Wendell to finish it since he mentioned it on one of your videos when you were with some problems at your house.

[@nicomuller3125]

genuine question, why would you need 4 pcs? I understand at most 2, for work and for private use, but any more?

[@GBLecci]

@@nicomuller3125 I don't use 4 pcs, but I use 2 pcs and I have 1 NAS and one Raspberry all together. Technically the NAS and the Raspberry I could access through console but it is way easier to just switch among them if I need. In my case though the 2 pcs - > 3 monitors was the minimal needed. There is no option on the market though that would make all them able to connect to 3 monitors at 4k120fps, which Wendell also have as an option and cheaper than the one Linus used.

[@GBLecci]

@@nicomuller3125 also add to this that I am lazy hahah so having the option to change it through keyboard commands is even more appealing haha

[@jucerz]

Every since the LTT philosophy was revisited the videos seem such better quality and well put together. As a viewer I am here for it and they are so much more enjoyable!

[@jonathanr7705]

We witnessed the fastest ltt store plug in history!

[@mrgee9430]

Why hasn't this shown up in my normal feed? Glad i eventually found this gem of a video!

[@HeathenHacks]

20:45 I used to intern for the IT dept of a hospital way back 2012, and it is true. Not only for what Wendell said, but also for imaging multiple pre-builts when old units are about to be replaced. IIRC. Back then, we were installing a set of applications from the servers to 40 units at the same time. We're using 4 KVMs which are capable of handling 10 units each.

[@shygrammer]

this is all the motivation i needed to actually build my own product! thanks Linus, you inspire us beyond measure

[@kermitthefragg]

I only see Wendell when he's on LTT but DAMN. He's looking real trim these days. Good for you mate.

[@AlTheEngineer]

Really impressive stuff, I don't think its expensive given that you don't have to double, triple or even quadruple up your monitors / human interface devices!

[@PandaaPie]

I ordered the Switch last summer because I work from home and needed a solution for managing two computers in a limited space. The Switch stood out as the only KVM switch that supports 1440p with high refresh rates, I think even 8k@30 and 4k@120 which is more than enough for my use. It's a bit expensive, but I have no regrets so far.

[@markgoldspink5109]

Tech genius, used everything, built everything. Struggles with a plug. This makes me feel better.

[@martinbcooper]

20 seconds in,, ah this is about Wendell's wonderous devices. All Hail Level 1 Techs :)

[@SuperGodzilla]

Ngl the Ltt backpack has served me better than similarly priced bags

[@DuxGalt]

This was a great video. I really love it when enthusiasts make a difference by going out and making the industry better. because even if this is a small time expensive solution. It takes the exuses away from the manufacturers who havent put in the effort.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

The manufacturer DID put in the effort, they(Rextron in Taiwan) already made the hardware. He modified the firmware, seemingly mostly or entirely to remove the EDIDs. Rextron even referred a US customer(who wanted a Rextron kvm) to them as a US 'distributor'.

[@DuxGalt]

@DoubleMonoLR it would be awfully nice if the manufacturers made firmware that makes the products operate as expected. I've seen so many shit KVMs that don't do what they say they can on the tin.

[@nunomesquita8758]

LTT you are late by 27 days, I needed that solution at the start of this month. Thankfully, I found it on my own. best product ever, I don't even have both computers (work & fun) on at the same time, but I'm free from the hassle of switching cables. went for the budget option on amazon, two computers one monitor(34' UW), DP1.4, HDCP, 4x USB-A 3.0, and it only costed 58€. so very good deal for sure. Keep up the good work, love you videos and content.

[@PassportPowell]

Can I have the link? That one is way too expensive for me.

[@jamesp5644]

I remember when Wendell used to hide behind his monitors. I’m so glad he ‘came out’, although with his voice he could’ve afforded to stay semi-anonymous.

[@RAndrewNeal]

Note to the (sound) editors: a low cut filter on their mics will get rid of that sub-bass rumble (probably HVAC noise) without touching the timbre of their voices. No need for the gate/expander when the noise is in that low a band.

[@zappy7393]

Wendell is the type of person that give is more faith in Americans. He is world class. Love from Australia.

[@marcusharrington4017]

Use my LTT bottle at work every day bro

[@elisenlebkuch]

The windows control panel is f***ing better than the settings app since it exists. And I'm 16, my first PC was Windows 10.

[@jimmyc7269]

I haven't heard of him until I needed a good KVM, and there were only like two options that could work with a Samsung neo G9. Once I saw his videos I was sold. The KVM has been working great for over half a year now. Certainly beats fiddling around with the monitor controls then dealing with a shitty USB switch.

[@matt-lang]

$700 really isn’t bad at all for a KVM switch that powerful. They’re already pretty expensive and most decent KVM switches can only handle 2 machines effectively.

[@OkiemElektroniki]

It would be awesome to see modular KVM, with small user-changable blades, adding/reamoving functions. This way you could make like 4x DP or 4x USB 3, or even mix them :D

[@joshuawaterhousify]

I'm still looking forward to a DP1.4 version of their splitter. Apparently one is coming, but...Wendell said that a while back, and I've not seen anything about it since then 😔 I want it to be able to run full 1440p240 through it to my monitor while sending the HDMI to my capture gear... Edit: Oh, he mentioned it at the end; yay; hopefully that means it's coming soonTM

[@DJBeatzMelb]

at first, I wasn't interested, but by the end I was blown away. Nice video LTT!

[@cu2983]

KVM switches are a god send for me. My work computer is locked down hard by IT (gov req) and a hardware solution is the only way I can share my personal monitors and keyboard to work from home from a single desk.

[@carlessman]

nothing beats LTT's merch

[@hisfatness522]

bro has a stubby screwdriver in his pants thinking about LTT merch

[@mathiaschristiansen8504]

What i've learned from this is if you buy a (granted, expensive) product from a person who knows what they're doing, its just kinda insane

[@pedromoreira7694]

I'd like to see input latency tests, both mouse and keyboard. How can we call these gaming KVMs without knowing how much lag they add? The KVM even interprets keyboard inputs to switch between machines, so it's definitely processing something, and processing always takes time. Sound output latency would also be nice to know.

[@MiniFraank]

This! Input latency measurements with LDAT for example.

[@fraserwingate259]

Its LTT, when was the last time the did something indepth on any of the producs the review

[@kasbu]

Been a proud owner of the beautifully named "1.4 Display Port KVM Switch - Single Monitor - Two Computer" for well over 2 years and I'm very happy with the setup. I've my work laptop on one end and my personal rig on the other to run a single 4k @ 144hz... works like a charm if you heed the cable quality warning..!! With the help of a TS4 dock I've got this octopus running not just a mouse and keyboard, but also a high-end DAC, XLR Mic and a Stream Deck... The only thing plugged directly to my laptop is the webcam which I don't need for my personal PC anyways. 2 cable solution for the laptop. Thank you Wendell!

[@jondubois5347]

This is so cool, I use a KVM at work to switch between 8 computers in a factory. Seeing this tech for enthusiast use cases is awesome

[@jrmosquito2377]

We know Linus, we know

[@weltenkrank7807]

Well it was about time ... as often we heard Wendel over the phone explaining stuff 🤣. I also loved the anti copyright part. That makes me to want to burn the entire world down with my outrage until the industry who created this technology dies a really long and painful death. Does somebody have matches? 🔥

[@chrisbaker8533]

I just find it hilarious that these companies still believe that drm does anything.

[@chunktuff]

@@chrisbaker8533 I think there has to be another explanation. I know that some companies get revenue from sending out mass legal notices to pirates, and sometimes totally innocent people, and they threaten to take them to court if they don't pay up, which they then do not follow through on. It's obviously just extortion. They also like to pretend that every download is a lost sale or 2, so they make the downloader and the uploader both pay full price in damages. This is another revenue source for them, but they have to keep up the appearance that they don't want it to happen in order to keep making money from it. Point is, I think DRM is more for some kind of social or legal manipulation rather than something that's supposed to work technologically.

[@rick25810]

I clicked in this video expected shirts, pants and shoes. I actually learned something interesting unexpectedly.

[@joekenorer]

I don't need one but I can appreciate how much work went into these amazing KVM sets, this man is a gem.

[@maddmethod5880]

terrible title.

[@ScarLeQuinn]

For anyone that works Hybrid and uses a laptop for work and a Desktop for gaming - KVM Switches are an absolute game changer. Mine is mounted under my desk with a modified hard drive cage and I just have three cables held by a magnetic tidy at the back of the desk that plug into the laptop and I'm ready to go without having to rewire my keyboard, mouse, headset, camera and monitors.

[@Spazr45]

Were you able to find a decent one that’s less expensive

[@Nekomatix]

This is kinda cool.. meanwhile at home I've been running both my work laptop & desktop PC connected as follows: PC: - GPU -> Directly connected to monitors 1/2/3 - USB3 -> USB 3 Switcher -> USB 3 Hub -> Keyboard/mouse, USB DAC, webcam Laptop (XPS15 + TB16 Dock): - Laptop -> USB C -> Dock -> Directly connected to monitors 1/2/3 - USB3 -> USB 3 Switcher -> USB 3 Hub -> Keyboard/mouse, USB DAC, webcam Switching between all of these takes: Pressing 1 button on USB switcher, and either switching inputs on monitors or (my usual case) just shutting down the pc/laptop and monitors just auto detect the single source of video.. So all in all - if you don't wanna spend $700, and you dont need to switch immediately between both, try the above.