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Apple Users

Lulu KC

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10. Thank you all!

Reply to Lulu KC (Original post)

Tue Aug 11, 2020, 01:06 PM

Aug 2020

I have a bunch of cables that I've used to connect to all sorts of things over the years so I'll play around and see where Amazon (or better) can fill in the blanks. Or maybe just use it to broadcast youtube exercise videos, since it's big enough for me to see them--unlike the laptop!

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An old desktop MAC--how can I make use of it? [View all] Lulu KC Aug 2020 OP

Photoshop NCjack Aug 2020 #1

not a mac guy but.... getagrip_already Aug 2020 #2

ok, you got me curious so I looked briefly.... getagrip_already Aug 2020 #3

Use it as a music server over your wifi. LuvLoogie Aug 2020 #4

That's funny. I use my old iPod from 2003 PinkTiger Aug 2020 #8

What are the models and operating systems of both macs. Tetrachloride Aug 2020 #5

Well, if you have any doors that need propping open... SledDriver Aug 2020 #6

you should have an HDMI port on the old machine... dhill926 Aug 2020 #7

Mini display port CloudWatcher Aug 2020 #9

Thank you all! Lulu KC Aug 2020 #10

I don't know about using it as strictly a monitor, but if it's a Mid-2010 i5 iMac then you can Elwood P Dowd Aug 2020 #11

If you're willing to risk breaking it, there are many options. CloudWatcher Aug 2020 #12

Mini-DVI to HDMI cable SmartVoter22 Oct 2020 #13