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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Slydude" data-source="post: 1938207" data-attributes="member: 131855">Just a couple of thoughts based on a quick read of your setup. I might have other ideas when I re-read more carefully later. If either of your monitors supports being connected to two computers simultaneously that's a great solution as Bob has mentioned. Monitors which support this generally have more than one input port and, once the connections are made, switching among computers is usually done by flipping a switch on the monitor. This method has been much more reliable than an HDMI switch. The one drawback I've found is that some of the monitors have the switch in a dead awkward position if you use it frequently. I've used Apple's built-in screen sharing and remote control options for situations like this--especially if space is tight. One keyboard and mouse can control both computers. With this setup, I can start a task on one machine and switch to the other machine. Flipping back and forth as needed. The computer that is sharing its screen appears in a window that can be minimized.. When you need to control that machine, clicking in that window changes the focus of the keyboard and mouse to that computer. If the computers are sharing the same desk I often use a Bluetooth keyboard that supports pairing with multiple devices. Switching among the devices is usually as simple as touching a specific key on the keyboard.</blockquote>