I have an iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011) and I need to find out what technology is required to be able to hook up my lenovo thinkpad to the iMac and use the iMac as a second monitor to the thinkpad. Any suggestions?

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I have an iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011) and I need to find out what technology is required to be able to hook up my lenovo thinkpad to the iMac and use the iMac as a second monitor to the thinkpad. Any suggestions?

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Posted on Feb 10, 2015 7:45 AM

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Allan Jones

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Feb 10, 2015 9:39 AM in response to nvallejopvks

Not possible via Apple's target display mode. This Apple article has the details:

Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Apple Support

It is a Mac-to-Mac function.

You may be able to use a software solution. Won't be as fast but is doable:

http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html

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