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Can I use my 27 iMac as a monitor?
The 27-inch iMac has a bi-directional Mini DisplayPort or a Thunderbolt port (depending on the model) that can be used to drive a second monitor. The same Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port can be used as a video input that allows your iMac to serve as a monitor for another Mac.
How do I get my Mac screen to show on HDMI?
Connect a Laptop with HDMI port to a TV with an HDMI Port
- Go to the Apple Menu.
- Open “System Preferences.”
- Click on “Displays.”
- Click on the “Arrangement” tab.
- Tick the box that says “Mirror Displays” if you want your TV to show the same content that is being shown on your laptop screen.
Which iMac 27 can be used as external monitor?
24-inch and 27-inch iMac models introduced in 2009 and 2010 To use any of these iMac models as an external display: The iMac used as a display must have macOS High Sierra or earlier installed.
Can a 27 inch iMac be used as a monitor?
The 27-inch iMac with Mini DisplayPort, iMac with Thunderbolt port, PC with a Mini DisplayPort and a supported video cable, and PC with HDMI port and a HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter can make the connection and use iMac as monitor for PC. The Retina 5K iMac can’t be used as Target Display Mode display.
Can a 2010 iMac be used as a monitor?
Closed 2 years ago. Can I use my 27″ 2010 imac with mini display as a monitor with my new PC that has an HDMI and USB-C inputs? I bought a mini display to HDMI cable off Amazon and it did not work. Apple has just such a page in its knowledgebase on Target Display Mode.
What kind of HDMI cable do I need for my Mac?
Mini DisplayPort: Connects to HDMI using a third-party Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter or cable. Mac computers that have an HDMI port comply with HDMI 1.4b and support: At least 1080p video over HDMI, and some Mac models support higher resolutions when connecting to 4K displays, 5K displays,…
Can you connect an external display to an iMac?
You can connect one external display (up to 6K), a projector, or an HDTV to either of the two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports on the 24-inch iMac. The two USB 3 ports on the 24-inch iMac with four ports don’t support video output or an external display.