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Using Macbook Air as Second Display

Anonymous
2018-06-06T17:51:09+00:00

Hello,

I am trying to use my MacBook air 13inch as an additional monitor to my Dell Windows 10 Laptop.

I have a HDMI to Thunderbolt wire and have connected the two.

When I go to Display settings there are no monitors displayed. 

I have updated my display adapters and installed the latest update and still no devises are showing.

What do I need to do to get this to work?

Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-06T18:34:16+00:00

    Hi Charlie,

    Yes I have seen it done from a Windows 10 PC to a MacBook :) It is possible

    Hoping just a settings thing..

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-07T23:05:53+00:00

    No problem. If I had other suggestions to offer, I would.

    Good luck moving forward, and if you have anything else I can try to answer, feel free.

    Have yourself a wonderful weekend, and please leave a positive review if possible!

    Thank you!

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-07T19:25:54+00:00

    Thank you.. I am reluctant to download 3rd party software.. especially if we are unsure it will work

    I appreciate your help

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-06T18:02:24+00:00

    Hi Sophie,

    While the 2 physically connect, I’m not sure (doubtful) that the macOS will allow the windows PC to detect it as a display.

    I’m not even sure there is software to accomadate this task. The only thing I can think of is a Remote Desktop app that allows you to remote into it but that doesn’t really help...

    Have you seen this done before? Let me know!

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-06-07T01:10:52+00:00

    I feel like the native settings for windows/macOS won’t do this.

    This link is a couple years old now, but check this out:

    https://superuser.com/questions/1121210/can-i-u...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    I feel like we’re going to have to find a 3rd party software to get this going.

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