StarTech.com 4 Port Professional VGA USB KVM Switch with Hub

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For £82.62 ex-VAT, this StarTech 4‑port VGA USB KVM is a sensible “get it done” option if you’ve still got a couple of older VGA machines in a business environment. I like that it’s built for practicality: you can switch between four systems without faffing around with separate keyboard/mouse/monitor cables, and the USB hub angle is genuinely useful for plugging in things like a webcam, dongle, or shared peripherals. In a small office, training room, or a workshop where legacy kit is still around, it hits a sweet spot on cost versus convenience.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anything new or “future-proof.” VGA is the big tell—if your targets are modern monitors or you’re doing anything graphics-heavy, you’ll feel the limitations. Also, KVMs like this can be a bit picky about USB devices depending on what you plug in (some peripherals don’t like being switched, and hubs can introduce quirks). If you’re trying to replace a modern HDMI/DisplayPort setup, or you need consistently flawless peripheral handover, look at a newer digital KVM instead. Overall: buy it if you have legacy VGA systems and want a cheap, straightforward multi‑PC workstation switch; skip it if you’re moving toward modern displays or temperamental USB peripherals.