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Can i link my old Mac to my new Mac for displays?

Can I link my old Mac desktop to a new Mac desktop?


Posted on Nov 4, 2020 12:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2020 1:38 PM

Despite what Apple says, the 27" 2009 and 2010 iMacs can be used as displays with a 2020 Mac. Connect from a Thunderbolt 3 port on the new Mac to the Mini DisplayPort on the old iMac with a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable.

mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector - Apple


Other iMacs cannot be used as displays with a 2020 Mac.

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Nov 4, 2020 1:38 PM in response to Lobby627

Despite what Apple says, the 27" 2009 and 2010 iMacs can be used as displays with a 2020 Mac. Connect from a Thunderbolt 3 port on the new Mac to the Mini DisplayPort on the old iMac with a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable.

mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector - Apple


Other iMacs cannot be used as displays with a 2020 Mac.

Can i link my old Mac to my new Mac for displays?

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