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From: Andy Burns <usenet@andyburns.uk>
Newsgroups: comp.sys.raspberry-pi
Subject: Re: Laptop as KVM to access RasPi
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:02:02 +0100
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Ian wrote:

> Probably not what you're after, but when I need to commission or
> fix an otherwise headless Rpi I use an HDMI USB dongle on the laptop
> (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BL3HVMWW). The Rpi screen is then
> available in the default camera "app". I have to plug in a small
> keyboard, but this saves needing another monitor.

Probably also not what you're after, but I have a console adapter, which 
takes hdmi/vga/dp and kbd/mouse over a USB cable.  It saves hunting for 
a "crash cart" in datacentres, a bit pricey for home use though ...