UGREEN USB Sharing Switch USB 2.0 Peripheral Switcher Adapter Box 2 Computer Share 1 USB Device Hub for Printer Scanner with 2 Pack USB 2.0 Male Cable

I have two laptop computers on my small desk. One has Windows 10 and the other XP. Before purchasing the USB Sharing Switch, I was using a keyboard and mouse with each. Now with only one wireless Logitech mouse and one wireless Logitech keyboard operating both computers I have more desk working space and less frustration of selecting the correct mouse and keyboard to use. If I turn on only one computer, the sharing switch automatically connects the computer to the mouse and keyboard. If both computers are turned on, I merely push the button on top of the sharing switch box to select the computer I want to use.

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Works great with the right mix of simplicity and functionality for the price point. Bought to streamline my work-from-home set-up for mouse & keyboard sharing. I specifically chose this one because it doesnt require external power like some others. Switching is simple with a minimal blue LED indicator. It does appear to have auto-switching when it detects connection with a new device, and I havent had a problem with it acting out. The one nit that I might have for this product is placement of the USB ports. I would prefer all of the ports to all be on one side for better cable management and table placement for button access. Most other options I found were too expensive/had more PC connections than I needed, had an unattractive form, or required external power (therefore extra independent plug). Ive only used this device with mouse-and-keyboard. I cant comment on how it performs with other devices. I noticed that if your mouse/keyboard is compatible with key mapping software and has ability to store an onboard map, you may need to unplug-replug the device when you switch to a computer that does not have the software (like your work computer) before it registers and runs the onboard map. Although there is only one USB device port, it is easily expanded with any USB hub. Obviously if you had to buy a USB hub to make your set-up work, that would be an additional cost consideration. I just used one I had on hand.

Disappointed that it doesnt work well with my system (Windows XP / Windows 10) - the switching process seemed to lose track of the removable drives and getting them set up again was a hassle. Tried a couple of times, restarting between. Easier to return to physically switching the hub, alas.

I bought this so that I could switch my HOTAS between a desktop and laptop computer while playing an online game so that I could use two different players at the same time. I only need to be able to control one player at a time, but it was cumbersome to pull the USB cable out of one computer and plug it into the other. This switch solved that problem. I would highly recommend this if you have a similar situation (or have any USB device that you want to share between two computers).

Easy to setup and works to join two computers to one printer, in my case.

Im using two desktops: a nearly 20-year-old XP machine and a Windows 11 computer. I print from both. This little gadget automatically switches between the two. I dont even think about it.

Ok so I got this so I could control my NVidia Shield and my PC via shared keyboard and mouse. So the problem is that even when I have physically switched it to the PC (and the keyboard and mice are working) seconds later it will switch to the Shield. Ive tried switching cables but it still favors the Shield. Other funny thing is the physical switch takes a firm press and sometimes a couple of tries. Hey everyone, (update 7/25/18) The company reached out to me, Kelsey. She suggested I try switching USB ports and that seems to have done the trick. Now, it only takes one press of the button and it stays on the PC unlike before. Crazy-simple stuff sometimes. Im glad I kept it and the company seems to be rock solid by reaching out and being proactive to resolve issues. Thanks bunch!!!

Ive had two of these USB switches, which are a great value compared with a KVM. I had an older model that only last for a year and a half, but I contacted UGREEN and they sent me a replacement free of charge. I appreciate the great customer service that they offer!

We tried a switch before to allow two computers to use one printer, but it did not work. After one or our printers died, we decided to try a switch again. This one works simply. We put one button to switch between computers right before we print. Works like a charm.