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can I connect my 2021 macbook air to my 2006 imac

can i use my 2006 Imac as a display for my 2021 macbook air?

Posted on Apr 6, 2021 1:58 PM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2021 1:59 PM

Hi mshi,

No. The iMac is too old, the M1 does not support TDM, and macOS Big Sur is not supported for TDM.

Cheers,

Jack

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Apr 6, 2021 1:59 PM in response to mshi

Hi mshi,

No. The iMac is too old, the M1 does not support TDM, and macOS Big Sur is not supported for TDM.

Cheers,

Jack

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