I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

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I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 5:25 AM

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den.thed

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Nov 30, 2020 6:52 AM in response to timoteor2

While your 2013 iMac does support Target Display Mode with another Mac.

see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

Your new 2020 iMac does not support being connected to an older iMac for Target Display Mode.

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Nov 30, 2020 6:50 AM in response to timoteor2

No 2020 Mac can use another iMac that is in Target Display Mode.

There is no longer the hardware in the new Macs to do it.

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timoteor2 Author

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Nov 30, 2020 6:55 AM in response to woodmeister50

Thanks, that's a shame. Appreciate the feedback

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Phil0124

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Nov 30, 2020 6:58 AM in response to timoteor2

See here: https://shop.astropad.com/pages/meet-mac-to-mac-mode

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I have a late 2013 IMAC that I would like to use as a second monitor for my new 2020 27 IMAC. They both have Thunderbolt ports but are different sizes. What cables / adapters do I need to connect the two?

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