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How can I connect thunderbolt 3 macbook pro / dell laptop with hdmi to thunderbolt 2 iMac

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I have a Macbook Pro having usbc thunderbolt 3, a Dell laptop with hdmi and iMac 5K display with two thunderbolt 2 interface.


I cannot figure out what kind of cables I need so that I can connect my laptops to iMac. Could you please help me out?


Is mini display port compatible with Thinderbolt 2 ? I see mini display port to thunderbolt 3 or hdmi options but I do not know if it can cause a reduction on the visual quality.

Is this an option from my dell laptop to iMac: Belkin 4K Mini DisplayPort-naar-HDMI-kabel (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/nl/xc/product/HHLY2ZM/B

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Posted on Jun 19, 2018 12:20 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2018 2:42 PM

A common question we receive on these forum is can I use my iMac in Target Display Mode. If that is what you are attempting with your Dell it simply will not work. Please refer to Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support where Apple is very clear which Macs will work in TDM, what devices they can connect to and which cables to use.


If you are trying to do something else, please advise what you are attempting to accomplish by connecting the two computers together.

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Jun 19, 2018 2:42 PM in response to byrk

A common question we receive on these forum is can I use my iMac in Target Display Mode. If that is what you are attempting with your Dell it simply will not work. Please refer to Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support where Apple is very clear which Macs will work in TDM, what devices they can connect to and which cables to use.


If you are trying to do something else, please advise what you are attempting to accomplish by connecting the two computers together.

How can I connect thunderbolt 3 macbook pro / dell laptop with hdmi to thunderbolt 2 iMac

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