Is it possible to connect my macbook pro to use as dual monitor for mac pro?

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Is it possible to connect my macbook pro to use as dual monitor for mac pro?

I have a Mac Pro (Late 2013) connected to a 24" Apple LED Cinema Display (older version - circa 2010, only has 3 usb ports on back). I also have a MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2014. Both running Yosemite 10.10.3.

I would like to connect the two computers so that I can use the MacBook Pro as an additional monitor. Is this possible. Right now I have connected a thunderbolt cable from my tower to the laptop...nothing happened. Cannot find where to detect displays. Command+F2 wasn't working either...

Super stumped. Thanks for any help/advice in advance.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on May 22, 2015 11:32 AM

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Niel

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May 22, 2015 11:36 AM in response to pixelsNpages

Only with a product such as ScreenRecycler. All of these work over a network.

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May 22, 2015 5:46 PM in response to Niel

Under certain slightly more limited conditions, you can also use the Mac's Built-in Screen Sharing to share screens across your home Network without having to pay for and install another App.

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RT444

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Feb 17, 2016 12:23 PM in response to pixelsNpages

Hi-I have 2 Dell Monitors and a Dell CPU. I also have a MacBok Pro laptop. I would like to somehow connect my MacBook Pro and use it as my 3rd monitor? Can someone please help? Thanks

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lllaass

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Feb 17, 2016 2:06 PM in response to RT444

Only a method like Neil has already suggested:

Only with a product such as ScreenRecycler. All of these work over a network.

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