IMAC as a 2nd screen

Can I link my IMAC as a 2nd screen to a windows laptop ? my IMAC is end 2012.

Posted on Apr 7, 2020 10:31 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2020 11:18 PM

Doubtful if the few limited target display modes would work,

to attach iMac (2012) to Windows-based portable computers.


However there may be some clues in this Apple Support article:


• Use your iMac as a display - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-an-imac-as-a-display-mh30822/10.14/mac/10.14

(Depending which macOS runs your Mac: note three latest are referenced within this article.)


More info suggests this only may work between supported Apple computers:

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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592



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Apr 7, 2020 11:18 PM in response to cl243

Doubtful if the few limited target display modes would work,

to attach iMac (2012) to Windows-based portable computers.


However there may be some clues in this Apple Support article:


• Use your iMac as a display - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-an-imac-as-a-display-mh30822/10.14/mac/10.14

(Depending which macOS runs your Mac: note three latest are referenced within this article.)


More info suggests this only may work between supported Apple computers:

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

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592



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