I have a 2019 iMac and would like a second monitor to help me work better- can I use another iMac strictly as a second monitor? Does it have to be the same year?

Posted on Jan 24, 2023 5:12 PM

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den.thed

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Jan 24, 2023 5:18 PM in response to SATippens

You can not use another iMac in Target Display Mode.

Best bet is to get and use an aftermarket external display.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/imac/connect-a-display-apd8cdd74f57/mac

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