Multiple monitors with MAC latop/PC: how to switch output?

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Published on 2012-04-01T16:55:16Z Indexed on 2012/04/01 17:34 UTC
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I have two monitors, a PC that uses both of them, and a MAC laptop.

The dilemma in my mind is how to keep the two monitor state in the PC active, while still being able to switch one monitor to the laptop's output.

Is this even possible? I figure as soon as output is switched, my PC will detect a monitor has been unplugged, and will switch to a one-monitor state.

The ideal would be to have a switch that switches from the PC two monitor output state to one where one monitor is being used by the MAC.

Thanks for any help, Dane

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