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Hello! Virtual Teaching from home would be easier if I could figure out how to manage a dual screen!
I'm trying to connect a 2017 MacBook (2 thunderbolt ports) + 2017 iMac. I can't figure out what cords I need. I purchased a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cord and connected it to both devices but they could not detect one another to engage dual screens.
Do I need an HDMI? Do I need a display port? SOS! PLEASE HELP! Thank you!!!!
Teacher_M Siad:
"Dual Screen Problems: Hello! Virtual Teaching from home would be easier if I could figure out how to manage a dual screen! [...] Do I need an HDMI? Do I need a display port? SOS! PLEASE HELP! Thank you!!!!
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Yes - Use HDMI:
HDMI would be for Audio and Video - you may need a cable that is 4K, depending on how high-end your screen is. So, either of the following is what you would use:
A. Belkin USB-C to HDMI Adapter - goes from from USB-C to HDMI
or...
B. USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. With it, you would not lose the USB connection. For Note: I use to to connect my:
rkaufmann87 Said:
"It does not work, your Macs are too new. Target Display Mode a was discontinued beginning with the 2015 iMacs. Please purchase an external display and return the cables sold to you."
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I took it as if they wanted to connect displays to each - not combine them. :/
It does not work, your Macs are too new. Target Display Mode a was discontinued beginning with the 2015 iMacs. Please purchase an external display and return the cables sold to you.
Not me I got the OP was wanting to use Target Display Mode.
Dual Screen Problems
