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can an old iMac be used primarily as an extra monitor if so please explain and thank you

I have an old iMac , say 2012 or so. can I use it as an external monitor?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Feb 21, 2022 8:05 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Feb 21, 2022 8:54 AM

iMac's are all-in-one computers, not displays for other devices.

There is a feature called Target Display Mode where a qualifying iMac could be used as a display for another qualifying Mac, but it is limited to only certain year models and macOS's.

please carefully study > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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