tech sectionIf you need to connect two computers to one monitor you will first have to get a switch box. After that you will be able to connect the two computers to the monitor through the switch box. You can connect one monitor for two PCs, two Macs, or a PC and a Mac.
Buy a switch box. Use a search engine like Google or Yahoo to find to switch-box manufacturers. Think about buying a box with extra ports in case you might want to hook up any extra machines later on down the line.
Buy a pair of SVGA cables if they aren't included with the switch box you buy (kits including a box and cables are a more practical value for most setups).
Buy any necessary adapters if you plan to connect a PC and a Mac to one monitor.
Shut down both computers.
Connect the monitor to the switch box (probably to the center socket on most boxes).
Connect both computers to the switch box (probably to the center socket on most boxes).
Connect both computers to the switch box.
Tighten all hand-screws on monitor plugs.
Turn on monitor.
Reboot both computers.
Turn the switch box from A to B (or whatever designation the box uses) to make your different computers appear on the monitor.
