Can I use my mid-2010 21.5" imac as a display for my new 2020 mac mini?
Thanks
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
No, neither of those Mac's support Target Display Mode.
see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592
Nope' at best you can use Screen Sharing or a VNC over your local network, but that's slower and not the same as having a dedicated display. Plus you are going to need an external display to setup the Mac Mini and get Screen Sharing or a VNC working.
So there's no way to connect directly, via a cable with adapters?
Helpful, but disappointing!
Thanks.
Dan
OK, thanks for the info. Have the mini set up with a TV via HDMI, but the old mac's got a better picture, and I was hoping to avoid having to buy another monitor.
Appreciate your info.
You're welcome. Sorry it wasn't what you wanted to hear.
Use an old imac as a display for a new mac mini
