How do I use my Macbook pro retina display as a monitor for a PC?

How do I use my Macbook pro retina display as a monitor for a PC?

MacQueries wrote:
How do I use my Macbook pro retina display as a monitor for a PC?
Unfortunately, that is not possible. The computer only can "output" your display image, it cannot "input" an image from an external computer and display it on your MacBook's retina display.

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