Studio Display + KVM + Picture in picture or similar

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Studio Display + KVM + Picture in picture or similar

Hello :)

My question:

I would like to buy a new 16" MacBook Pro but I have to use some Windows programs for some time yet for which I have already seen that virtualization does not work. So the only alternative is to use both systems simultaneously, through a KVM Switch. You know if the Studio Display has this feature, or if you have to buy an external switch?

And also: do you know if it has the Picture in picture function or in any case the possibility of dividing the screen into two parts, like some BenQ or Lg monitors, in order to see the MacBook and my HP Z4 at the same time?

Thank you all!

Posted on Jun 9, 2023 4:26 AM

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Answer 1

MrHoffman

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Jun 9, 2023 11:07 AM in response to cristiano151

cristiano151 wrote:

I would like to buy a new 16" MacBook Pro but I have to use some Windows programs for some time yet for which I have already seen that virtualization does not work.

Virtualization does work and is supported by Microsoft, for Windows 11 on Arm.

Windows on Arm can emulate Intel for many (most?) apps requiring that, though you’ll want to test your apps.

Details: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/options-for-using-windows-11-with-mac-computers-with-apple-m1-and-m2-chips-cd15fd62-9b34-4b78-b0bc-121baa3c568c

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cristiano151 Author

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Jun 9, 2023 12:25 PM in response to MrHoffman

Thanks MrHoffman .)

Yes I know that virtualization, in general, works. It's just that I have a couple of programs that aren't updated to Windows 11 or Arm processors, plus, they only work with the dongle. So it's highly probable that they don't work either with Parallels (but I don't want to buy another Windows license to use it...) or with other virtualization systems. However as soon as I get the MacBook I'll do some tests!

Anyway by now I've ordered the BenQ, which allows KVM system, so initially I'll be using the two systems in parallel. Simpler and more effective.

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