j.mello
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Q: How To Use iMac as Display w/ Retina MacBook

How To Use iMac as Display w/ Retina MacBook 12 retina display. Do I need a cable?

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Posted on Feb 20, 2016 1:35 AM

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Q: How To Use iMac as Display w/ Retina MacBook

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  • by jason269,

    jason269 jason269 Feb 21, 2016 9:24 AM in response to j.mello
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    Feb 21, 2016 9:24 AM in response to j.mello

    Hi, j.mello.  

     

    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.  

     

    I understand you want to use your iMac as a display for your MacBook.  Here is more information on the system requirements for Target Display Mode and how to enable this feature.  

     

    Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode

     

    Cheers

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Feb 23, 2016 2:32 PM in response to j.mello
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    Feb 23, 2016 2:32 PM in response to j.mello

    If you want to be able to charge the computer while using any external display, or share

    the iMac screen with the USB-C MacBook Retina 12-inch 2015 model, you will need to

    use a combination of adapters.

     

    However if you have space and don't want to run two Macs at the same time for one purpose

    a second display such as an older (depreciated cost, great value) Apple Cinema aluminum

    24-inch or 27-inch (non-retina) display there is a helpful article with images of what to get &

    how to line up the adapters to use a larger display plus charge the MacBook USB-C...

     

    • How to connect an Apple Display to a USB-C MacBook:

    https://underground.net/how-to-connect-an-apple-display-to-a-usb-c-macbook/

     

    This is another method to use a large display and not tie up a second computer as a display.

    Good luck in however you arrange your Macs for use & viewing pleasure...!