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Using mid 2011 iMac as a monitor for my M1 MacBook pro with USB -c ports

Using mid 2011 iMac as a monitor for my M1 MacBook pro with USB -c ports


Can I use the Thunderbolt one port on my iMac or the older mini-desply port?

I ama bit confused.


Tks,



iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 9, 2021 6:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2021 5:44 AM

Your only other option would be to use either Luna Display or Duet Display 3rd party software to make this work. I'm currently using Duet Display to use a 2012 27" iMac as a second display to a 2020 27" iMac. Acceptable for most purposes.


Hope this helps.


Paul

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Oct 10, 2021 8:58 AM in response to Tarheeldad

This Apple article shows the limited hardware and software requirements for the now-deprecated Target Display Mode:


Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Apple began the deprecation in Late 2014 and threw the last shovel of dirt in its face in early 2020. Many internet "sources," lacking editorial assistance or research skills, are attributing miracles to a dead technology. Ain't so.

Using mid 2011 iMac as a monitor for my M1 MacBook pro with USB -c ports

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