Using my iMac as a secondary screen to PC

I have a 2017 27" Mac, can I use it as a secondary monitor for my PC Laptop?

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 24, 2022 4:02 PM

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rkaufmann87

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Posted on Feb 24, 2022 6:17 PM

iMacs (actually allMacs) are computers, they are not external displays for other devices.

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Feb 24, 2022 6:17 PM in response to Peter3157

iMacs (actually allMacs) are computers, they are not external displays for other devices.

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Feb 24, 2022 4:10 PM in response to Peter3157

Nope.

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