Can i connect my new iMac to my old mac book?

can i connect my new iMac to my old mac book?

Your question is really vague, but you are trying to migrate files or Applications that could be problematic.
Tell us exactly what you are trying to do.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2295
A special thanks to Kappy for doing the work to establish and share this knowledge.
Cheers
Don

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My laptop screen is too low for me and is causing neck pain. I'd like to connect up a screen at a higher level. I own a 17" Studio Display Natural Flat Diamondtron. Will it connect to the Mac Book Pro (bought in 2007) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo? If so, what cable(s) do I need and where would I get them, please
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