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I'm using my iMac as an external display for my Macbook. I'm wondering if there is a way to also take advantage of it's internal storage.
OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)
Not through Target Disk mode, but you can set up regular File Sharing before entering Target Display mode.
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Does file sharing only work over a network connection?
Yes; FireWire Target Disk mode provides one-way file sharing using a different mechanism, but a computer in Target Disk mode cannot be used as a display.
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Is it possible to use target display mode and target disk mode simultaneously?
