Docking stations have become particularly useful, even essential, in office environments where users often need to switch between laptops and desktop computers.
The Wormhole Switch JCH462, from j5create, takes this convenience to the next level. The multifunction docking station allows you to connect two Windows devices via USB-C (there is a USB-A adapter attached if needed) and mirror or extend your displays.
Wormhole Switch allows users to control connected devices using a single keyboard and mouse, great news for anyone who is routinely confused about which peripheral belongs to which computer. The keyboard works on any PC where the mouse pointer is active, or you can use the Alt+S keyboard shortcut or the mouse wheel to manually switch between devices. If you have a laptop with a touch screen, you can turn your screen into a graphics tablet for your desktop computer.
Quick copy and paste
You will need to install the driver on both connected computers for this trick to work, and doing so will display a control bar that will allow you to manage your displays, switch between extend and mirror modes, and switch displays left and right. (or up and down). below, depending on how your computers are organized).
Users can effortlessly drag and drop files from one computer to another, eliminating the need for external storage devices or cloud-based solutions, and also cut/copy and paste clipboard contents between PCs.
It's worth noting that if one computer goes into sleep mode you won't be able to use the other to wake it up, but that's a slight inconvenience.
Wormhole Switch comes with two USB Type-A ports and a 5Gbps USB-C port on the side, so you can connect any compatible peripherals, including a mouse, keyboard, external drives, and webcams, although this only works with the host. PC1. If, for example, you want to work with files from an external flash drive on PC2, you will first need to copy them through PC1.
Wormhole Switch is an incredibly useful and surprisingly affordable piece of kit. You can currently buy it on Amazon for $69.99.
