How can I use my 2021 M1 iMac as a display for a PC laptop?

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How can I use my 2021 M1 iMac as a display for a PC laptop?

I am going to have to use a corporate-provided PC laptop and want to use my iMac as the display. How can I connect the two devices to do that?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 22, 2022 11:43 AM

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WheelieNick

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Jun 22, 2022 12:19 PM in response to wilyny

Unfortunately, only a few iMacs qualify for target display mode. See this article for reference on why it is not going to work with your iMac. Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 11:47 AM in response to wilyny

You can't.

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 12:44 PM in response to wilyny

FWIW, it may be possible to use Luna Display. I would contact Astropad and ask.

https://astropad.com/

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Jun 22, 2022 12:46 PM in response to dialabrain

So I’ve gathered. Thanks for confirming what I feared.

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 12:47 PM in response to wilyny

You're welcome. I would still contact Astropad.

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wilyny Author

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Jun 22, 2022 12:53 PM in response to dialabrain

I have and am waiting to hear back. Thank you for the guidance.

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wilyny Author

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Jun 22, 2022 12:55 PM in response to WheelieNick

Wheelienick, thank you for taking the time to respond. Unfortunately, my iMac does not fall within the TDM parameters.

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 1:30 PM in response to wilyny

wilyny wrote:

I have and am waiting to hear back. Thank you for the guidance.

You're welcome.

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Mal-S

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Jun 22, 2022 1:39 PM in response to wilyny

To be honest you can get a new HD 24" monitor for less than the cost of a Luna Display dongle.

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 1:42 PM in response to Mal-S

Mal-S wrote:

To be honest you can get a new HD 24" monitor for less than the cost of a Luna Display dongle.

To be honest, it would take up more space. 😎

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wilyny Author

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Jun 22, 2022 5:35 PM in response to dialabrain

Space, not $$, is my primary concern. Thanks to all for the in-put provided.

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dialabrain

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Jun 22, 2022 7:19 PM in response to wilyny

You're welcome.

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