Using a iMac as display for the Powerbook?

Can an iMAC computer be used as a display for the Powerbook laptop? Could I use the iMac keyboard plugged into the Powerbook and maybe the iMac mouse as well?

Does ScreenRecycler do what you want?
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  • I have an imac bought late 2013, can i use it as a display for the new mac pro? I also want to use windows 8 on it, would this work with parallels or bootcamp?

    I have an imac bought late 2013, can i use it as a display for the new mac pro? I also want to use windows 8 on it, would this work with parallels or bootcamp?

    Yes, it supports target display mode. Windows can be run with either Parallels or Boot Camp.

  • I have an imac bought late 2013, can i use it as a display for the new mac pro running windows 8 through bootcamp?

    I have an imac bought late 2013, can i use it as a display for the new mac pro running windows 8 through bootcamp?

    No. Target Display mode is only supported when connected to a Mac running 10.6 or later.
    It cannot be used with a PC, bootcamp, gamaing console, cable box, DVR or PowerPC Mac.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3924

  • Using 27in iMac as display for Mac Pro (both latest models)

    I'm in need of using my new 27in iMac (current 2012 model) as the display for my current 2012 Mac Pro. As you probably know, the mac pro has 1 DVI port, 2 mini display port, and some firewire ports. The iMac has 1 firewire port and 2 thunderbolt ports. Both units have USB 2.0 obviously. I found that the new iMac doesn't support target disk mode with non-thunderbolt machines so that won't work. I wonder if there is a way to use these other connections to enable my mac pro to display on the imac. Any suggestions?
    (My latest wonder is if I can upgrade the video card in the mac pro with a card that has thunderbolt outputs?) 

    That is a subtle distinction, but I think you are right.
    Use an iMac with Thunderbolt as a display
    If you have an iMac with Thunderbolt, any other Mac with Thunderbolt can use it as a display. The iMac will play both the video and audio from the other Mac.
    Connect the Thunderbolt cable to the Thunderbolt ports on each computer.
    Make sure both Mac computers are turned on and awake.
    Press Command (⌘)-F2 on the keyboard of the external display Mac.
    If you want the external display Mac to play audio as well as video from the primary Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sound, and then click Output. Select the external display Mac from the list of devices.

  • Using 2009 iMac as display for 2012 MacBook Pro

    I have a late 2009 27-inch iMac and a Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012 MacBook Pro.  How do I use the iMac screen as a display for the MacBook.

    Hi Jim on Apple,
    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
    It sounds like you need to put your iMac in what is called Target Display Mode. The attached article has some great information on Target Display Mode including setting up and other common frequently asked questions.
    Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924
    Have a great day,
    Joe

  • Using 27" iMac as display for a gaming PC

    Before anyone rips me to ribbons for wanting to use an iMac as a display for a windows PC, let me explain my situation: I need to upgrade my 2007 iMac and I was looking at the 27" iMac. I would like use it as a monitor for my gaming PC when I'm not using it as a Mac because I barely have enough room on my desk for my old iMac and gaming PC monitor as it is. A 27" iMac will take up my whole desk and won't fit with any other monitor. I'd just get a bigger desk, but my studio apartment is too small and cluttered for one.
    I know there is the Atlona DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter, but after hours of searching, I could only find articles saying "it should work with PC" not "I tested it and it does work with PC. Here are some pictures as proof". I'm not willing to spend that much on something that might work.
    I was wondering if anyone knew of a site that gave proof that the Atlona DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter worked the way I hope it does? or does someone know of something coming out in the near future that would allow what I need?

    I have exactly the same problem and have been scouring the forums to find an answer. Hoping to use my shiny big iMac as a display for my gaming PC which only has a DVI output. From what I've read I get the impression the answer is currently no (some problem specific to the 27" iMacs from what I can make out), but out of interest have you had any luck with this??
    The only answer I can find round this at the moment (if the converter you mention doesn't work) is to get a new graphics card with a DisplayPort output - still weighing up whether to splash out on a new one and what the chances are of me screwing up my PC if I try installing it myself!!

  • Use 2008 iMac as display for dvi vga pc

    I Am building a pc and I would like to use my early 2008 imac as a display for a DVI and VGA output motherboard. I have read MILLIONS of questions on Target  Mode and know as well as my name that iMacs older than 2011 cannot be used with Target display mode.I put target mode Earlier because of my iPad's incompetence with this website. In fact I can't edit anything I type in this question on my iPad. Annoying.
    CAn I use FireWire to connect my iMac to my dvi or VGA pc output? My iMac also has a mini display port but I'm guessing that is an output only.  Maybe there's a solution involving TINKERING or going inside the imac. You can guess my warranty is over since it's 2014.
    SO any solutions to connect iMac to pc as a display Except using target display mode and thunderbolt which is IMPOSSIBLE with my prehistoric Mac.
    Very sorry about the bad formatting but my iPad cannot edit any text I've already typed on this page, as I've already mentioneD. Just like a typewriter!

    Sorry but a 2008 iMac simply does not have that capability, the only solution available to you is using an outdated app called Screen Recycler.   You will probably be disappointed in the performance though.

  • I have a 27" imac.  Can I use it as my display for the new imac pro?

    Can I attach  my 27" imac to the new imac pro and use it as the display?

    This should answer your questions. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3924#1

  • Can I use my iMac's display for my new Mac mini?

    I have an Intel-Based iMac. I just purchased a mini with no monitor. Can I use the display on my iMac as the monitor?

    Thanks Dave. But I'm still left with a problem: I don't have a stand-alone monitor! Now here's another posting I found:
    +*Setting Up a Headless Mac Mini without a Monitor*+
    +I only have laptops and no external monitors, so I needed a way to setup the Mini without a monitor. It was really easy, following these steps:+
    +-connect a keyboard to the Mini+
    +-start the Mini in FireWire Disk Mode+
    +-connect the MacBook Pro to the Mini with FireWire cable+
    +-restart the MBP using the Mini as the boot disk+
    +-setup the Mini with network access and remote management (Sharing)+
    +-reboot the MBP with its own disk+
    +-disconnect the Mini and reboot+
    +Voila! Now you should be able to use Screen Sharing over your network to remotely control your Mini-no keyboard or mouse required.+
    Well, I do have a MacBook Pro. So can I set up my new mini like this?

  • I have a mid 2011 27 inch iMac and a late 2012 mac mini. I am using the 27 inch iMac as the display for the mac mini. I was trying to use bootcamp on the mini but after I started downloading windows I can't get it to display on the iMac.

    I have a mid 2011 27 inch iMac and a late 2012 mac mini. I am using the 27 inch iMac as the display for the mac mini with a thunderbolt cable. I was trying to use bootcamp on the mini but after I started downloading windows I can't get it to display on the iMac.

    Hi there,
    The simplest way is to drag it across wirelessly using the 'Airdrop' application once both computers are near one another. 'Airdrop' can be found near the top, on the left hand side menu, within 'Finder'.
    AJ

  • Can I use my iMac (20" G5) as a display for the MacBook Pro 13"?

    Can I connect an iMac(20" G5) as a display for the MacBook Pro 13"? If yes, what adapters I need? Does it need modification or software for the iMac?

    You need to use ScreenRecycler or a VNC client.
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  • Using iMac as display for Xbox One

    I have the latest iMac
    http://www.apple.com/uk/imac/specs/
    Would there be any way I could connect the new XBox One to the iMac screen and use it as a display?
    Here is the rear of the Xbox one, anybody have a idea?
    Many thanks
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  • I'm in need for a thunderbolt display before December.  My old Imac is like new (don't want to invest in a new Imac yet).  Can I connect the thund-D to the old Imac via USB for the time being?

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  • It used to be that when I created a pdf from a word or publisher document, hyperlinks worked fine. Now I cannot get them to work unless the text displayed for the link is the complete address and it all appears on one line. Why?

    it used to be that when I created a pdf from a word or publisher document, hyperlinks worked fine. Now I cannot get them to work unless the text displayed for the link is the complete address and it all appears on one line. Why?

    You can print to the Adobe PDF printer, but that only creates links that Acrobat or Reader recognize as such. That is the reason for needing the entire URL on one line. It is not actually an embedded link, but one created by Acrobat on the fly. With OFFICE 2013 you have two choices: 1. create the PDF with the print to Adobe PDF and then add the links in Acrobat so that they are complete or 2. I think the WORD save as PDF or XPS will create the PDF with links, but not sure. If so, that would be the quickest solution for you, but be aware of potential problems with the MS plugin.
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  • Using a 74HC74N to create a the display for the hours in a 12 hour clock

    Hello all,
    I have been working on implementing a digital clock in Multisim and am nearly complete. I am currently having trouble making the hundredths count from 0-9 and then 0-2 and then resetting after 2. For the hundredths place I am using a 74HC161N counter while for the tenths place I have decided to use a D flip flop (74HC74N) which I am having trouble implementing as well. I have attached the file that I am working with, any help would be great. 
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    Hours.ms11 ‏169 KB

    Hi,
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