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    testing testing...

    Hi friends :) just got the new Mac Mini M4. Going to try to connect to my existing iMac 2011.

    I would like to use it as a main monitor but will settle for a second if that's easier. With the option to toggle between both computer systems if needed. Does that sound doable? (hope that makes sense)

    I know there are screen mirroring options, thought about using target display mode but turns out the mini has to be older for that to work.

    Can anyone help me with connection options, do I have any? lol
    I searched YouTube and I'm now more confused. : /
    ty!! <3

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    • I don’t think you can unfortunately. That iMac just isn’t up to date enough to do the fancy interactions either. Probably best to just get a new display.monospaced
    • hey sea_sea!!!!!oey_oey
    • Try dis: https://www.amazon.c…thenohero
    • target display mode wont work with the m4. airplay might work - though it maxes out at 4kkingsteven
    • oh, 2011! god damn, that's very old lol... before 5k iMacs anyway and not sure you can even upgrade to a compatible OS to use airplay :skingsteven
    • Exactly. It won’t be able to do the auto connection between devices. I love my old 2012 iMac but it’s done.monospaced
    • I think thought there was a way, gnash posted about it I think...but maybe not the m4_niko
    • Good luck!!

      (High, C’s! ❤️)      PonyBoy
    • Thanks guys! yea haven't been doing loads of work on my desktop. the 2011 is good for basic stuff but it's def time to get to work! hahasea_sea
    • I found out I can do screen mirroring from a newer monitor. Mcgyver comes to mind. xD Not that you'll want to know, but I'll chime in with my end result. ;)sea_sea
    • https://www.youtube.…sea_sea
    • Good luck sea_sea. I tried something similar last year with my old gear. It was such a headache I gave up and just bought a new 5k screen and new laptopfuturefood
    • ps. I ended up using two old but mighty cinema displays. :)sea_sea
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