How to Switch Between Desktop and Laptop Dual Screen Setup

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So I've been working from home since March, and I've been using a 2 monitor setup. I am getting tired of constantly swapping input connections from my personal desktop to my work laptop docking station.

I am looking for a switch of some sort where I can plug both monitors into it, then toggle between my personal desktop PC and my laptop docking station. Ideally, I'd be able to use my laptop as a 3rd screen.

Current setup:

Both Acer monitors have VGA and DVI connections. No USB-C or DisplayPort connections

From desktop: One DVI to one monitor, One HDMI to DVI converter on the other monitor.

From laptop dock: 2 DisplayPort to DVI cables.

I'm hoping to only need a switch and not 2 brand new monitors.

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