can I use my iMac 24 inch as a monitor for a pc

I need assistance with my Mac. I have an iMac 24 inches at the beginning of 2009 and its starting to bother me. Sorry, but I'm changing to a pc. I like to keep the iMac to a monitor. Is there anyway to use my iMac as a monitor for a PC.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the answer is no. What you're trying to do is called the target Display Mode, Apple is extremely clear in the use of your iMac as a display with the target - Display Mode supported Apple exactly what iMacs TDM support.

There is a solution, based on a Wi - Fi connection, but the performance is so poor, it is not even worth mentioning.

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