can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?
can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?
I am thinking of purchasing a Mac mini
can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?
I am thinking of purchasing a Mac mini
If you're talking about a newer model Mini then no, it is too new because it will be running something later than Catalina and cannot be downgraded.
Review the document: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
Target display mode is a feature available with late 2009-Mid 2014 iMacs. The display Mac has to be running macOS High Sierra or older and the signal producing Mac has to be running macOS Catalina (ca. 2019) or earlier.
If you're talking about a newer model Mini then no, it is too new because it will be running something later than Catalina and cannot be downgraded.
Review the document: Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support
Target display mode is a feature available with late 2009-Mid 2014 iMacs. The display Mac has to be running macOS High Sierra or older and the signal producing Mac has to be running macOS Catalina (ca. 2019) or earlier.
No. Just purchase a new monitor.
can I connect a Mac mini to my iMac (21.5 inch mid 2010 model) and use it as my monitor?