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    Can I use a 2011 27" iMac as a monitor for my newer Mac Mini

    Can you use an old iMac as a monitor for a newer Mac Mini? A client was throwing away an old 27" iMac. He gave it to me instead. I believe it's a mid 2011 model. His repair guy said the logic board is shot & it's trash but it looks brand new physically. The power light comes on, the screen...
    • philly019
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    • 27" 2nd monitor imac imac as monitor mac mini mid 2011 monitor
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Can I use old iMac as monitor?

    Hi guys, I own a 2006 24" iMac, and a (slightly) newer Macbook Pro (2008). Can I use the iMac's monitor with a third party software like this https://www.realvnc.com/products/vnc/ or like Synergy? My biggest issue is I need Mountain Lion to install a program, but I need the big screen to use...
    • zalle
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    • imac as monitor synergy vnc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
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