My goal is to use MBP early 2011 (High Sierra) as an external monitor, keyboard and possibly as an additional drive, while M1 Mac Mini is the host system being used in full. Based on my research, there are multiple ways, but I don't know which one works best. Please note, the dedicated graphics card on my MBP has been disabled, so the integrated card has to support all visual trickery you're about to suggest.
Possible options:
1. Simple Screen Sharing through Preferences (possibly low latency?)
2. Luna Display dongle for M1, with a supporting app on MBP (but will 2011 MBP's integrated card support this option?)
3. Physical connection: 2011 MBP -> Apple Thunderbolt Cable -> Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter -> M1 Mac Mini
4. 2011 MBP -> NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator -> Screen Sharing/Remote Management
5. Any other options?
Of course ideally the connection is physical for lowest latency and no dependency on Wifi.
Thanks!
Possible options:
1. Simple Screen Sharing through Preferences (possibly low latency?)
2. Luna Display dongle for M1, with a supporting app on MBP (but will 2011 MBP's integrated card support this option?)
3. Physical connection: 2011 MBP -> Apple Thunderbolt Cable -> Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter -> M1 Mac Mini
4. 2011 MBP -> NewerTech HDMI Headless 4K Display Emulator -> Screen Sharing/Remote Management
5. Any other options?
Of course ideally the connection is physical for lowest latency and no dependency on Wifi.
Thanks!