Mac Desktop and Mac Mini

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Mac Desktop and Mac Mini

Can I plug a new Mac mini into my 2017 iMac 21 inch running Monterey 12.4, so the iMac acts as a display screen and the Mini runs as its computer?

Posted on Jul 17, 2022 12:20 AM

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Answer 1

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Jul 17, 2022 2:08 AM in response to lisafromcanyonleigh

No. Your iMac is too new to be used as a display. See:

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

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Answer 2

Jul 17, 2022 6:45 AM in response to lisafromcanyonleigh

You purchase a proper external display and the correct cables for the preferred connection. I am using a 32-inch LG 4K HDR display with my M1 mini, and a Belkin HDMI 2.1 cable.

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Jul 20, 2022 9:01 PM in response to VikingOSX

thanks, this is a great answer. helps me a lot.

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Answer 4

Jul 21, 2022 3:46 AM in response to lisafromcanyonleigh

You are welcome.

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