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Connecting a Dell Laptop to a mac laptop

Is it possible to connect the Dell laptop to the Mac laptop in order to use both screens while working? I've been using a Dell for 5 years, and my father-in-law just gave me a Mac. I do online schooling, and I've been using both computers at the same time to do the work, but I'm curious if there is a way to connect both computers to use the same mouse. Thank you in advance.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Oct 18, 2021 12:44 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2021 10:33 AM

Trying to use a notebook computer as if it were a display is nothing but an exercise in self-abuse.


I suggest you use a TV set or get a 'real' display instead.

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Oct 19, 2021 10:28 AM in response to hannah from lake charles

Hello hannah from lake charles,


Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to know if you can connect a Dell laptop to a MacBook Pro. We can help provide you additional information.


There are specific requirements that's available to use an external display with a MacBook Pro. Here's an article with detailed information and requirements that's available: Use an external display with your MacBook Pro


Best regards.

Connecting a Dell Laptop to a mac laptop

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