Can I use an iMac as a PC monitor with a cable Thunderbolt?
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop computer with a bolt of lightning display port, I would be able to connect to a new iMac or iMac with the 5K retina via a cable Thunderbolt and target Display Mode to use it as a monitor? Thanks for the help!
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, the answer is no. Please read use your iMac as a display with the target - Apple Support Display Mode Apple is very specific to computers that will work. There is a solution available, but it is based on a connection Wi - Fi and performance is poor, not useful to examine same IMHO.
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