Can Thunderbolt 2 port be used for display?

Can Thunderbolt 2 port be used for display?

Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 are not the same as Mini DisplayPort . However, this port does support Mini DisplayPort for video output, so you can use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect a Mini DisplayPort display.

How do I use an external monitor with my iMac 2013?

Entering Target Display Mode

1. Turn on your iMac and make sure the other Mac is logged in.
2. Connect the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable between the two computers.
3. Press Command (⌘) + F2 on the keyboard of the iMac that you want to use as a display.

What can I use my Thunderbolt 2 port for?

The Thunderbolt 2 offers five fully powered USB 3 ports to help power hard drives, SSDs, or optical drives. It can even be used to charge an iPhone, iPad, tablet, or other USB charged devices. Users should remember that although originally built for Macs, Thunderbolt ports can also be used with PC’s.

Can you use a 2013 iMac as a second monitor?

Yes. You will need a Thunderbolt 2 cable. You will also need a keyboard and/or mouse for the 2013 iMac. This is required so you can enter the Command + F2 key combination to put the iMac is target display mode.

What kind of ports does an iMac have?

Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T). Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network, connect a DSL or cable modem, or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port automatically detects other Ethernet devices. Mini DisplayPort. Output port with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI.

Can a 2010 iMac be used as an external monitor?

Any Late 2009 to Mid 2010 iMac can be used as an external display to any Mac with a Mini Display Port. You have an old Mid 2010 27″ iMac with a Mini Display Port which can be used as an external monitor to your Mid 2017 iMac with Thunderbolt 3. This may involve using adapters.

Can a 27 inch iMac be used as a display?

The 1st sentence under this 3rd heading states “If you have a 27-inch iMac with a Mini DisplayPort , any other Mac with a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port can use it as a display. This now seems to qualify the connection between my New (Primary) with thunderbolt computer & Old (external display) with Mini DisplayPort computer iMacs.

Can you use an old iMac as a monitor?

You have an old Mid 2010 27″ iMac with a Mini Display Port which can be used as an external monitor to your Mid 2017 iMac with Thunderbolt 3. This may involve using adapters. According to Apple: You can use a USBC to MDP adapter: Adapters for the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on your Mac or iPad Pro