Imac monitor with pc

Can I use my imac as a second monitor to my pc and vice versa?

If you have a 2009 or 2010 27" iMac you can use the iMac as an external monitor to your PC. This is called Target Display Mode and only works on these two years.  You can find out more by reading Apple's Target Display Mode 2009 & 2010 iMacs .

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    if nobody answers your questions it could also be that nobody has tried it yet.
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    Unfortunately, the iMac doesn't have video-in capabilities, and you won't be able to use it as a monitor.
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