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How do connect a MacBook Air M2 to a iMac 2020?

MacBook Air, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 22, 2023 1:58 AM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2023 5:45 AM

You cannot use any iMac as a display with MacBook Air M2, period. In addition, Target Display support on iMacs was eliminated back in 2014.

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Apr 22, 2023 5:45 AM in response to StarWarsiPhone

You cannot use any iMac as a display with MacBook Air M2, period. In addition, Target Display support on iMacs was eliminated back in 2014.

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