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Can I use my 2012 Mac as a monitor?
No, according to Apple support document ht204592 “Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode”. The iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) and iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) allowed either a Thunderbolt or DisplayPort connection. You would need a HDMI 1.4 to DisplayPort adapter for that.
What ports does a 2012 iMac have?
Connections and Expansion
- SDXC card slot.
- Four USB 3 ports.
- Two Thunderbolt ports.
- Mini DisplayPort output with support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
- 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Is the 2012 iMac obsolete?
The Late 2012 iMac – both 21.5-inch and 27-inch – becomes officially obsolete on January 30. It was also extended to the mid-2011 iMac in the US and Turkey. This means there is now a three-phase support program for eligible products: Free repairs during the warranty/AppleCare/AppleCare+ term.
How can I Use my iMac as a monitor?
On your iMac, drag and drop the Screen Sharing application from /System/Library/CoreServices/Applications to your Dock. Then click the Screen Sharing app, and enter the hostname.local of your MacBook Pro (after sufficient time for it to boot). You will have full keyboard, mouse, and drag/drop capability from your MBP in this Screen Sharing window.
Can a 27 inch iMac be used as a monitor?
The 21.5 inch iMacs did not support Target Display Mode connectivity. 27-inch iMac models introduced in 2009 and 2010: Use a Mini DisplayPort cable to connect your iMac to a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port on the other Mac.
What kind of display port does an iMac have?
The iMac’s Thunderbolt 2 port is Also a DisplayPort, and it is DisplayPort that you need in Target Display Mode. You could use a USB-C to mini-DisplayPort cable. ( I successfully used a cable like this between my Late 2016 15″ Macbook Pro, and a Late 2009 27″ iMac, so I know it can be done).
Can you use an iMac as a screen mirror?
Not only using iMac as the external monitor for PC and other Mac models, but also can you mirror iPhone/iPad into iMac for large screen. The tool that can help you is QuickTime. QuickTime is the media player and screen recorder. Here, it acts as the screen mirror.