Can the imac be an external monitor fr another system?

Hi, I am wonddering if the monitor portion of the imac can be used on a separate system. I am hoping to use it as an additional monitor for my laptop. This ould not be it's sole use but I would like to be able to do it occasionally. Is this possible?
Kalel

No, it does not have a vga input.
However,
If its a windows laptop, and you are not doing that requires video playback.
You can use windows remote desktop, which is similar to a vnc but gives you much better performance.
for example, I have been able to use photoshop remotely with acceptable performance, Microsoft word is almost as quick as running in on the physical machine.
The only things a vnc or remote desktop is not suitable for is video playback, games of course, intense graphics, and applications that make direct use of the audio hardware. (audio is redirected to the remote client)

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