I got a Mac Mini(DVI) and a laptop(VGA) sharing same LCD monitor. When using Mac, I need to unplug VGA on the monitor and plug DVI back, vise versa. It's inconvenient to plug/unplug the cable on the back of monitor. Is there any way to make this process easier like some kind of switch?
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What type of monitor do you have?
One of the main reasons I bought my Dell display is that it has both DVI and VGA inputs. I just plug each computer into one of the inputs, and the button on the front of the display switches between the two (it's also got S-Video, composite, and component, although I've never needed those).
Any chance yours has any additional inputs besides DVI?
1A KVM switch perhaps? You can use a VGA to DVI adapter with this switch and it will work fine. I have 2 of these (the 4 port versions actually) and they work great.
EDIT:
Here is an even better KVM solution for your purpose since you are using laptops. This KVM switch has a push button for machine selection so you wouldn't need to plug any keyboard into it at all.
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