2 keyboards on one computer?

[Odom Member]

Hi,

 

This might be a dumb question, I never tried this, but is it possible to have two keyboards connected to a PC?

 

I have my AV-Receiver and TV connected to my computer, so that when I watch movies my TV shows up as a second monitor. I can open the movie in VLC, drag it over and watch the movie. Sometimes do the same with Firefox when streaming movies/series via Amazon Prime.

 

I have a Logitech Solar keyboard (K750) but a wired mouse. I was wondering whether I could hook up a second keyboard, like the new Microsoft Media with built-in touchpad. Would it be possible to use the Logitech for regular PC use and gaming, and then from the couch use the other one with the touchpad? Has anyone tried this?

[jamieakers]

Multiple keyboards and multiple mice work absolutely fine with Windows XP and above.  I have a similar setup at home myself :)

[Kami-]

Yep, I have a wired mechanical for gaming & a wireless one linked up for relaxing :)

[Torolol]

yea, USBs make it possible.

but i remember when some FUD antivirus would marks any programs that can utilize multiple keyboards as keylogger, simply because such programs using uncommon API for multiple keyboards purposes.

[Starbuck84]

You'll be fine, just hook up multiple mice or keyboards through USB and it works flawlessly. Been using it for years and it's all good.

[Haggis Veteran]

yup works fine

 

we do this at work to wind people up :)

[Hum]

Why not -- most of us have two hands. :D

[Odom Member]

OK, great (Y) 

Thanks for all the feedback!! Will probably try it out with that new Microsoft Keyboard with integrated touchpad.

[xendrome]

OK, great (Y)

Thanks for all the feedback!! Will probably try it out with that new Microsoft Keyboard with integrated touchpad.

 

Just pointing this out as well, it's wireless - http://www.logitech.com/product/wireless-touch-keyboard-k400r