How do I project my MacBook to my iMac?
Target display mode is a feature available with certain older Mac models. Show The following older iMac models can be used as an external display when plugged into another older Mac model. iMac models introduced in 2011, 2012, 2013, and mid 2014To use any of these iMac models as an external display: 24-inch and 27-inch iMac models introduced in 2009 and 2010To use any of these iMac models as an external display:
How to use target display mode
Apps that were open on your iMac when entering target display mode remain open in target display mode. For example, if you begin playing music on your iMac and then enter target display mode, the music doesn't pause on your iMac. The other Mac can't use the iMac computer's built-in camera or ports. To use external devices with your other Mac, connect them directly to the other Mac, not to your iMac. Control brightness and soundIf you want to use the built-in speakers of your iMac to play audio from the other Mac:
You can then use the sound and media keys on the keyboard of the other Mac to adjust volume and control media playback. To control the brightness of the iMac display while it's in target display mode, use Displays preferences on the other Mac, or the brightness keys on the keyboard of the other Mac.If target display mode doesn't workIf your iMac doesn't show the desktop of your other Mac, try these steps first:
If that doesn't work, try these other solutions:
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