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Can I switch between work laptop and home PC on one screen with a KVM?

Yes, this works well. Pick a KVM that handles your resolution and refresh rate, passes USB peripherals, and doesn't introduce mouse lag.

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  1. 1Define the upper bound: 4K @60 Hz needs DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 KVM. Many cheap models do not reach that.
  2. 2USB passthrough: typically USB-C or USB 3 hub at the KVM. Keyboard and mouse switch with it, audio usually too.
  3. 3For laptops: a USB-C KVM with video-over-C is practical (one cable to the laptop). Otherwise separate video and USB.
  4. 4Policy: agree whether private devices share the office network or land on a guest network. A KVM does not handle that.

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