How best to link 2 MacBook Pros and use extended desktop
OK- I have two MacBook Pros- one 13" MacBook Pro 2.66GHz and one older 15" 2.4GHz but generally only use the smaller 13". Since I quite like using my Final Cut Pro on my Mac for HOURS on end, I would reap benefit of being able to rope in the older one for extra "extended" desktop space.
I understand that I am probably going to have to use something like Screen Recycler? Because I cannot see the option to use "extended desktop" on System Preference (which may be because, as yet, they are not linked) but is that the best option?
Also- what physical connection should I make between the two? What cable?
Please and thanks kind people on this Oh So New And Shiny Forum.
ScreenRecycler is your only option, but you may find that the second screen isn't responsive enough for video editing. An external monitor would be greatly preferable to using your second MBP that way.
You can read all about how it works and how to connect your machines on the ScreenRecycler web site.
http://www.screenrecycler.com/ScreenRecycler.html
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