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what adapter do I need to connect 2021 macbook air to 2018 macbook to use it as an external monitor? Thank you!

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.0

Posted on Feb 13, 2021 06:43 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 07:48 PM

You cannot use a Mac notebook as an external display for another Mac by connecting the Macs.

One option is Luna Display, although I have no personal experience with it.

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Feb 13, 2021 07:48 PM in response to Tamip

You cannot use a Mac notebook as an external display for another Mac by connecting the Macs.

One option is Luna Display, although I have no personal experience with it.

https://shop.astropad.com/

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