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What cable do I use to enable my old iMac to be used as a monitor

How can I use my old iMac as a monitor for my new Mac mini

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 16, 2023 4:47 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Nov 16, 2023 6:33 AM

Won't work. The new Mac mini does not support using an iMac as a display.

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

You need an external display for the new Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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