Yesterday I brought a iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) which has two ThunderBolt 3 (USB-C?) ports. I also have a MacBook Pro Late 2013 which has two ThunderBolt 2 (I think) ports. If I buy a ThunderBolt 3 to 2 cable. Would I be able to use the MacBook as a second monitor?
IMac – Will a ThunderBolt 3 (USB-C?) to ThunderBolt 2 cable allow me to use a MacBook Pro as second monitor
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Best Answer
If you mean Target Display Mode, then no - that was a feature only available to a select few iMac models & now defunct.
See Apple KB - Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode for details.
It was essentially available on iMacs between 2009 & 2014.