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Is it possible to connect a mac mini to my iMac and use its display? How can i do that, what will i need and are there issues that i might face? Update (07/31/2021) Will i encounter issues like the following?- The iMacs display will be at maximum brightness- iMacs fans will run at full speed because of the heat

Apple Support Article You will only be able to use Target Display Mode (to display a Mac Computer on an iMac) if: 2009/2010 iMac: The iMac is running MacOS High Sierra or earlier and has a Mini DisplayPort connection on the back.The Mac you want to view on the iMac was introduced in 2019 or earlier, is running MacOS Catalina or earlier and has a Mini DisplayPort connection.You have a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable. 2011-Mid 2014 iMac: The iMac is running MacOS High Sierra or earlier and has a Thinderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection on the back.The Mac you want to view on the iMac was introduced in 2019 or earlier, is running MacOS Catalina or earlier and has a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 connection.You have a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable. How to use Target Display Mode: 2009/2010 iMac: Turn on the iMac.Turn on the other Mac and log in to your user account.Connect the two computers using a Mini DisplayPort cable.Press Command+F2 on the iMac’s keyboard to enter/exit Target Display Mode 2011-Mid 2014 iMac:

Turn on the iMac.

Turn on the other Mac and log in to your user account.Connect the two computers using a Thunderbolt/Thunderbolt 2 cable.Press Command+F2 on the iMac’s keyboard to enter/exit Target Display Mode To control brightness: On the Mac that is being displayed, use the brightness keys on the keyboard. To control sound: Click Apple Menu>System Preferences>Sound>Output and select the iMac as the sound output device.