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Can I use my iMac as a monitor for Mac Mini M1?
Answer: A: The 2020 M1 Mac mini can’t use a Thunderbolt iMac as a display. “You can connect any of these older iMac models to another Mac from 2019 or earlier for use as an external display.”
Can I use my 27 iMac as a monitor for Mac mini?
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.
Does the M1 Mac mini support Target display Mode?
M1 Macs do not work with Target Display Mode. And no, M1 MacBooks will never allow more than 1 external monitor. No, Target Display Mode is a dead feature and will not work on a M1 Mac. As stated, your best bet is to get an external display for it.
Can I use an old iMac with a Mac mini?
A: Yes, if you downgrade the 2012 iMac to High Sierra (Mac OS 10.13) it should work as a display for your Mac mini. You will need the Thunderbolt 3 adapter and Thunderbolt cable.
What kind of display do I need for a Mac mini?
For Mac mini with Apple M1 chip, you can connect one external display up to 6K using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, and one external display up to 4K using the HDMI 2.0 port.
Which is better Mac mini or iMac 24 inch?
The M1 Mac Mini and 24-inch iMac offer the best bang-for-buck but a large margin. For RAM, the M1 chip is the real limiter here. Both the Mac mini and iMac 24-inch come with 8GB as standard, and can be customised with 16GB, but that’s it.
What kind of adapter do I need for iMac 27?
I use a USB-C (male) to Mini-DisplayPort (female) adapter, then a Mini-DisplayPort (male) to Mini-DisplayPort (male) cable from the adapter to a 2010 iMac 27. As stated above, sometimes you need to press Cmd+F2 on the iMac keyboard to enable Target Display Mode.
How do I connect my Mac mini to my iMac?
I use a USB-C (male) to Mini-DisplayPort (female) adapter, then a Mini-DisplayPort (male) to Mini-DisplayPort (male) cable from the adapter to a 2010 iMac 27. As stated above, sometimes you need to press Cmd+F2 on the iMac keyboard to enable Target Display Mode. And the iMac needs to be powered on and booted.