How to use iMac (late 2013) as an external monitor for laptop PC (Lenovo Thinkpad T480s)

I connected an apple Thunderbolt cable from the iMac to a TB to USB adapter to the laptop. I am reading that I should be able to use target display mode and this way use the Mac as an external monitor. Nothing happens when I connect the two devices or reboot... any advise?

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Apr 27, 2020 08:16 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2020 08:20 AM

You can't.

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Apr 27, 2020 08:20 AM in response to ezzie001

You can't.

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Apr 27, 2020 08:22 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you, this saved me time!

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