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iMac 21.5 inch 2017 external monitor

Is there a way to use my iMac 21.5 2017 (Not Retina) as an external monitor for my windows laptop? I heard there may be a solution with the new Monterey update?

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 9:19 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 10:45 AM

No sorry, the iMac is a computer and does not support what you are wanting to do.

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den.thed

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Oct 17, 2022 10:45 AM in response to GriOk

No sorry, the iMac is a computer and does not support what you are wanting to do.

hcsitas

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Oct 17, 2022 10:43 AM in response to GriOk

No, unfortunately.

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