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I recently bought a new Mac Mini 2018 and I want to use my old iMac 27" late 2009 as the display.
Since there is no Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort on the new Mac Mini. So what cable or adapter combination should I use to connect to the iMac?
Thunderbolt adapters don't work for non-Thunderbolt displays.
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support
"This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort"
You need a 4K 60 Hz USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable.
Thunderbolt adapters don't work for non-Thunderbolt displays.
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support
"This adapter is not compatible with displays that use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort"
You need a 4K 60 Hz USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable.
See - Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support
As far as I can tell this means you need both the following two items.
About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support
and
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cable-Matters-101008-6-DisplayPort-White/dp/B004CAGDSW/
What cable should I use to connect my Mac Mini 2018 to iMac 27" late 2009 in target display mode?
