I have iMac 2011 with ThunderBolt and MacBook Air 2011 with Mini DisplayPort. Can I connect them with a ThunderBolt cable? It is for work in Photoshop on two displays. Thanks!
IMac 2011 with MacBook Air 2010
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Best Answer
To use Target Display mode with a Thunderbolt equipped iMac you need another Thunderbolt equipped Mac and a Thunderbolt cable [emphasis is mine]:
Source: iMac (Mid 2011): Target Display Mode does not work with Mini DisplayPort cable
If your MacBook Air has Mini DisplayPort then it will not work. More here about what options will work.