That nearly replicates the KVM switch experience, and if that’s all you need, then that’s fine. But what if you have a premium keyboard and mouse with wired USB connections? And what about your ...

Of course, you could roll your own HDMI switch, and if you’re looking for references, we’ve covered a good few hacks doing that as part of building a KVM.

While the term "splitter" is apt enough, a better choice might be "mirror" or "duplicator." Essentially, an HDMI splitter mirrors input from a source device -- such as a media str ...