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How do I connect my MacBook Air to 2011 iMac?
All iMac models introduced in 2011, 2012, 2013, and mid 2014: Use a Thunderbolt cable to connect your iMac to a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port on the other Mac. If the other Mac uses Thunderbolt 3, you can use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter with your cable.
Does a 2008 iMac have a Thunderbolt port?
All of the iMac models from Late 2008 thru Late 2011, had MiniDisplay ports for video output. All of the iMac models from 2012 and later, have Thunderbolt ports that serves as both high resolution display output and/or high performance data transfer.
What cable do I need to connect MacBook Air to a monitor?
The USB-C ports on your MacBook Air support video output. You can use an external display, a projector, or an HDTV with your MacBook Air. Connect a VGA display or projector: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect the display or projector to a Thunderbolt / USB 4 port on your MacBook Air.
Can I use an early 2008 iMac as a monitor?
To use Target Display mode, all you have to do is connect an iMac to another DisplayPort-enabled Mac and then press Command-F2 on the iMac’s keyboard. The new Thunderbolt-equipped Macs do support Target Display mode, but this setup will only work with other Macs that use Thunderbolt.
What kind of Thunderbolt adapter do I need for my iMac?
This article refers to Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2. You can learn more about Thunderbolt 3 and the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter for MacBook Pro (2016 and later) and iMac (2017). Thunderbolt adapters are supported on the following Mac computers:
What kind of ports does an Apple MacBook Air use?
All of Apple’s current Macs include Thunderbolt 3, a high-speed data-transfer standard. Apple’s version also allows for backwards compatibility with Thunderbolt 2 and via adapters can directly connect to HDMI, DisplayPart, and USB 2 and 3, among other standards.
When did the Apple Thunderbolt Display come out?
From 2011 to 2016, Apple sold its Apple Thunderbolt Display, a 27-inch 2560×1440-pixel monitor that relied on a Thunderbolt 2 connector to carry data to and from a Mac along with a MagSafe or MagSafe 2 connector (depending on model) for charging.
How can I Use my iMac as an external display?
If you have an iMac with Thunderbolt, any other Mac with Thunderbolt can use it as a display. The iMac will play both the video and audio from the other Mac. Connect the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt ports on each computer. Make sure both Mac computers are turned on and awake. Press Command (⌘)-F2 on the keyboard of the external display Mac.