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Using Macbook as second monitor for iMac

I am trying to use my Macbook Air 2017 (thunderbolt 2) as a second monitor for my 2021 iMac. I’m struggling to find a cable to connect the two.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 28, 2021 5:33 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2021 5:38 PM

It won't work because neither of those Mac's support Target Display Mode.

carefully read > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

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May 28, 2021 5:38 PM in response to melissag2

It won't work because neither of those Mac's support Target Display Mode.

carefully read > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

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