HT3924 What cable should I use since my MacBook Pro only have Thunderbolt instead of Mini DisplayPort?

Should I use a Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable? The article did not include this.

I have to assume you are connecting your iMac to your MBP and running the MBP in target display mode.  So you would need a mini-displayport to mini-displayport cable for that.
If it's the other way around I don't think it can be done since a TB device can only be connected to a TB source.

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