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[ashleyfowler]

This is really helpful, and I was able to get my iMac to work as a second display for my Macbook. Question for you - when I plug my Macbook in to charge, it kicks off as a second display. I'm not able to get it to work again until I unplug from charging. Anyone else have this issue? Solutions?

[mstk]

I was trying to do something like this with my MacBook Air M1 and 2013 iMac. I just realized tonight I can just use Mission Control and the built in Mac screen sharing to complete something similar. Just turn on Mission Control on your Apple Silicon device. Connect to your iMac via screen sharing. Put the iMac screen share in full screen. Now you can 3 finger swipe between the two screens and control your iMac with your MacBook trackpad. Both computers are running at the same time but it's like having dual monitors. You can also transfer files between the two devices or create more virtual desktops to swipe through. Another option is to add a second monitor to either computer and use the same setup if you prefer to use the MacBook closed. Free no cables or apps to download. Can also add iPad in side car mode to the M1.

[Rowina]

Please turn the background music down. Great information

[topindamien]

For everyone who owns more recent iMac Retina display the cable solution WON'T work. But you can do it using a tiny device called "Luna Display" which cost the same as those 2 cables. I'm not sponsored or anything :-) I just try to find videos about it, videos that show clearly if this devide works or not but each time I end up with youtuber using the cable method with too old iMac as an exemple...

Mine is 2015 Retina 27" iMac and Luna display seems to be the best solution so far. It requires a good wifi connection apparently but I cannot find out how good.

Maybe Jaime can test this for us :-)

Hope this can help!

[gregoz]

I press command F2 on the iMac keyboard, nothing happens, did I miss a step?

[RogerioJob]

It works perfectly now in 2024! This will help me a lot with OBS Studio. Thanks for sharing Jaime! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[UFC]

i have a new Imac and a new Macbook air. Just using the imac right now the macbook air is just in the box. I will eventually try this if I can't sell the macbook air. As even brand new airs based on the market are worth 50% less. So then if I cannot sell this Air I will turn my imac into a supercomputer. I also have another old macbook pro which can be used with the air and imac simultaneously as shown in super computer tutorials online.

[GaryEisenberglol]

I just used Screen Sharing on both my iMac Early2009 and MacBook Air Early 2015. Made sure that they were both on the same network. This worked to get my MacBook Air image on to my iMac. Didn't have to buy anything!

[victoriataylor]

Thank you so much for this video! it was SUPER helpful and simple!

[vladgaming]

Thx, very helpful because I didn't know how to do it.

[SuperAngel]

EXCELLENT AND VERY COMPLETE INFO THANK YOU!! You seems very nice person 😎👍

[Wiseguy]

I love the Eevee on your desk. Also new subscriber here & you have quickly become my new favourite tech YouTuber!

[eyesonmyrepost]

Would love to see an updated version for connecting iPad Air 4 with Imac.

[HHB]

Here's a better script you should have opened the video with: "For anyone interested in making their macbook pro an external display on their iMac, BEWARE! Not all iMacs allow target display modes, such as these years/models: xxxx, xxxx, xxxx. These models years, however, can set this function up with a simple thunderbolt cable/adapter. Here's how to do it."

By introducing this concept up front (opposed to burying this huge detail 1:30 in), it's far more clear.

[edmundbringas]

USB C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter (2 Pack), 4K 60Hz USBC Male to Mini DP Female Converter, (Thunderbolt 3 Compatible) for MacBook 2016 2017 2018 2020, Mac Air iPad, Microsoft Surface Book Pro 7, XPS 15/13
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[maryking]

Loved this, exactly what we needed. Went to Best Buy 3 times and none of the employees can help us!

[yosoymichaelmyers]

I just felt the pain I own an apollo twin and I had to buy that adapter now I have to buy the same adapter and the thunderbolt cable to be able to use my 4k 2019 Imac with my M2 Max macbook pro thanks for the video

[theorangetriangle]

Extremely good video production quality 👌

[bananating]

Thank you for your video, i just bought a macmini m1 and i tried to connect to my imac 27 ( 2012 version ) with catalina 10.15.5. I will get the cables you mention, hope it works. I'll get back to you after i get those cables.

[johngroebe]

Thanks for this great explanation. Are you using a Thunderbolt 2 cable? 

NB: I guess you mean hale a meter, not half a millimeter 🙂...