Rob Stow wrote:

Johannes H Andersen wrote:

Rob Stow wrote:

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Hmm. I've used cable extensions in the past, but it didn't work very well
so I gave it up. In particular it caused problems for the mouse and the
monitor.

If you have (or are willing to buy) a KVM switch, those often
work even where cable extensions don't.

I think you're right, the extra plugs for the extensions could have
introduced noise; the mouse worked OK, but not as easy to control than
without the extension cable. My current internet computer is a silent
P1 233MMX, so I'm fine for the moment, but rumours are that the P4
successor will draw 103 Watts.