Handling switching connection from two computers to one LCD screen

Question

I have the following equipment:

• Dell UltraSharp U2412M Monitor with LED
• Stationary HOME PC
• Ultrabook Samsung Series 9 NP900X4C
• USB Mouse
• USB Keyboard

Here is the diagram of how I currently have this items connected:

Now the switching between different sources (Ultrabook and HOME PC) is inconvenient. I have to do two things:

1. I need to take USB OUT, that comes from LCD and plug it out of one computer and into the other computer. That is how I get to use the same keyboard and mouse even if on different computers.
2. Then I need to switch between Input Source on the LCD manually (from DVI-D to DisplayPort or vica versa).

Now I am searching for the solution of how I would be able to switch more efficiently. I was thinking of some kind of a box, that has all the inputs (USB, HDMI, DVI) and on the other side outputs, where USB is doubled. Now with the switch of a flip it changes currently active outputs. That way it would select only one USB and LCD with AUTO detect setting ON would identify which input source is currently active.

Answer 1

You're looking for a KVM switch. They come in all sorts of configurations, including the one you're looking for.