YINGHUA USB 3.0 KVM Switch 2 or 4 Port Share 4 USB Devices

What this KVM switch does

The YINGHUA USB 3.0 KVM switch lets two or four computers share a single set of four USB peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, flash drive and printer. It uses USB 3.0 for fast data transmission and includes an extender for one-key switching to keep the desk tidy. The package supplies the switch, two USB 3.0 male-to-male cables, a power cable and the extender.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This device suits users who want to control multiple PCs with one keyboard and mouse without unplugging cables, and it supports Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows, OS X and Linux. Buyers who need to share video outputs such as HDMI or DisplayPort should look elsewhere, as this model handles USB devices only. Anyone relying on specific mice or keyboards that may have compatibility issues should be prepared to request driver files from customer service.

Capacity, headroom and limits

The switch provides four USB ports that operate synchronously, allowing a keyboard, mouse, U disk and printer to be used at the same time across the connected computers. It tops out at four shared devices and either two or four host computers depending on the chosen variant. Users needing more than four USB ports or more than four host connections will need a different solution.