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Puzzling (obsolescent?) reference to "KVM"

There has been an entry displayed as "KVM switches" in the main infobox [of this article] for years.

Recently, (about 3 weeks ago) the sentence

With deep expertise in KVM, cabling, 5G, edge networking, data centres, and cybersecurity, the Black Box team serves enterprises of all sizes and scope.

was introduced (in the lede part of the article; ... that is, the part before [the start of] the first [named] "section") during the edit that created the "Revision as of 12:30, 27 April 2021" version of this article. As of the last time I checked, that sentence was still present.

I do not understand why it is relevant to mention << "deep expertise in KVM" >> now, since

(according to a September 2013 article on the web^[1] which has been updated many times since 2013 ... up to and including [at least] December 2019 [with no changes to the URL, it appears, but there were some slight changes to the "displayed" title ... which had become -- by December 2019 -- "Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch for Multi-PC Setups"^[2]]),

physical "KVM switches" have been [quote:] "archaic"^[1] for over 7 years now, and -- according to (the original "2013" version of) that article -- "Software KVMs" have been available since at least 2013 (see [e.g.] the "quote" field of the footnote that is near the quoted word "archaic").

References

^ ^a ^b PHILLIPS, GAVIN (September 11, 2013). "Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch For Your Multi-PC Setup". MUO (Formerly MakeUseOf [dot com]). Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Whenever I think of a KVM switch, my mind turns to those archaic hardware A-B switches that used to allow you to hook up a parallel printer to two computers. Yes, these were the days before WiFi, high-speed Internet, and USB hubs. A KVM switch isn't quite that archaic – it's actually short for "keyboard, video and mouse", and is a still-relevant device that lets you hook up one keyboard, mouse and monitor to multiple computers.

You can always buy a KVM switch for pretty cheap these days, or if you really want to save some time and money, there are a few software solutions you can use to operate two PCs with just one mouse and keyboard. The most common is a Remote Desktop style solution, like various remote control programs like WebEx, or mobile apps you can use to control your PC from your phone.

The other solution – the one I actually prefer – is the simplest and the most useful. That is, a program that allows you to simply glide your mouse over to the side of the screen where the screen of your other computer is situated, and the cursor will magically slide off of that computer's screen and onto the other one, almost like you're using the mouse and keyboard on a single computer! [...]

In this article, I'm going to cover three of the best applications available that will let you use two computers with a single mouse and keyboard, without very much hassle at all. That requirement is important because it actually forced me to shy away from reviewing Synergy, after I spent nearly an hour trying to get it working on my two laptops without much luck at all. You'll see how the programs I review below take under a couple of minutes to install, and barely five minutes to set up before you're up and running.
^ PHILLIPS, GAVIN (December 3, 2019). "Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch for Multi-PC Setups". MUO (Formerly MakeUseOf [dot com]). Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Whenever I think of a KVM switch, my mind turns to those archaic hardware A-B switches that allow you to hook up a parallel printer to two computers. In the days before high-speed internet, seamless Wi-Fi, and USB hubs, a physical KVM switch was a handy tool.

A KVM switch isn't quite that archaic. It's short for "keyboard, video, and mouse," and they're still handy even with all the mod-cons at our disposal.

Times are changing, however. You no longer need a dedicated KVM switch for your multi-system setup. Here are three software KVMs you can use instead!

Introduction Content - Some changes are requested Black Box Corporation page

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined.

Specific text to be added or removed:

1. Black Box is a multinational information technology (IT) and consulting services company headquartered in Texas, United States.[1][2][3]

Black Box operates in 75 locations across 35 countries, and its clienteles include 250 global fortune 500 companies.[4] With more than 3800 employees worldwide,[5] Black Box was recognized as the “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the 2022 Disability Equality Index®. [6]

Since its inception in 1976,[7] Black Box went through a series of mergers and acquisitions.[8][9] In one of its recent alliances ranging from the year 2019 to 2021, AGC Networks acquired Black Box Corporation and renamed the entity - Black Box.[10] [11](

2. (Also, we need to change the logo from the old one to the new one) Kindly suggest how we can add the logo. AMR1978 (talk) 12:55, 2 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Reason for the change:

The current text do not inform the correct information about the company. The above neutral text is rewritten, which informs about the company and its business. We would like to add a. Detailed history of Black Box including information about its parent company b. Information about the Awards and recognitions c. About life at the company. d. Major takeovers by the parent company. etc.

Reference supporting changes - All the links providing information has been sharedalong with the text as citations.

Not done: Sorry, but the tone is too promotional. I suggest rewriting this in a neutral manner. Best regards, -- Johannes (Talk) (Contribs) (Articles) 07:19, 29 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

[G.PHILLIPS-Sept-2013-1] PHILLIPS, GAVIN (September 11, 2013). "Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch For Your Multi-PC Setup". MUO (Formerly MakeUseOf [dot com]). Archived from the original on September 14, 2013. Whenever I think of a KVM switch, my mind turns to those archaic hardware A-B switches that used to allow you to hook up a parallel printer to two computers. Yes, these were the days before WiFi, high-speed Internet, and USB hubs. A KVM switch isn't quite that archaic – it's actually short for "keyboard, video and mouse", and is a still-relevant device that lets you hook up one keyboard, mouse and monitor to multiple computers.

You can always buy a KVM switch for pretty cheap these days, or if you really want to save some time and money, there are a few software solutions you can use to operate two PCs with just one mouse and keyboard. The most common is a Remote Desktop style solution, like various remote control programs like WebEx, or mobile apps you can use to control your PC from your phone.

The other solution – the one I actually prefer – is the simplest and the most useful. That is, a program that allows you to simply glide your mouse over to the side of the screen where the screen of your other computer is situated, and the cursor will magically slide off of that computer's screen and onto the other one, almost like you're using the mouse and keyboard on a single computer! [...]

In this article, I'm going to cover three of the best applications available that will let you use two computers with a single mouse and keyboard, without very much hassle at all. That requirement is important because it actually forced me to shy away from reviewing Synergy, after I spent nearly an hour trying to get it working on my two laptops without much luck at all. You'll see how the programs I review below take under a couple of minutes to install, and barely five minutes to set up before you're up and running.

[G.PHILLIPS-Dec-2019-2] PHILLIPS, GAVIN (December 3, 2019). "Why You No Longer Need a KVM Switch for Multi-PC Setups". MUO (Formerly MakeUseOf [dot com]). Archived from the original on February 22, 2020. Whenever I think of a KVM switch, my mind turns to those archaic hardware A-B switches that allow you to hook up a parallel printer to two computers. In the days before high-speed internet, seamless Wi-Fi, and USB hubs, a physical KVM switch was a handy tool.

A KVM switch isn't quite that archaic. It's short for "keyboard, video, and mouse," and they're still handy even with all the mod-cons at our disposal.

Times are changing, however. You no longer need a dedicated KVM switch for your multi-system setup. Here are three software KVMs you can use instead!

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