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What cable do I need to connect a new MacMini 2 with thunderbolt 4 to an iMac dated 2013 with a thunderbolt connection?

iMac just says thunderbolt without a number

macmini says thunderbolt 4

is there a cable I should/could use?

Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Posted on Jul 22, 2023 6:21 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2023 6:35 AM

The new Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


If you have a new M2 Mac mini, then you need to use an aftermarket display to the Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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Jul 22, 2023 6:35 AM in response to Wadsworth2023

The new Mac mini does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


If you have a new M2 Mac mini, then you need to use an aftermarket display to the Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

What cable do I need to connect a new MacMini 2 with thunderbolt 4 to an iMac dated 2013 with a thunderbolt connection?

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