IBM ThinkPad laptop to use IMAC 2017 Retina 5K as a second monitor

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IBM ThinkPad laptop to use IMAC 2017 Retina 5K as a second monitor

I have a IBM ThinkPad from work running windows 10 pro and have IMAC 2017 Retina 5K. Is there a solution?

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 7:49 AM

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rkaufmann87

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Sep 13, 2021 8:12 AM in response to sumshiftyboy

No, iMacs are computers, they are not displays for other devices. If the Thinkpad needs an external display, please buy one. BTW, if you are in the US, you can find external displays starting at <$100, start looking at Costco.

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Sep 13, 2021 7:51 AM in response to sumshiftyboy

No. iMacs can only be a monitor with a very specific set of hardware and software. Big Sur is right out.

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IBM ThinkPad laptop to use IMAC 2017 Retina 5K as a second monitor

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