How can I use a MacBook Air as a screen and Mac mini pro as a computer?

Re:How can I use a MacBook Air as a screen and Mac mini pro ... by akg_67 on Tuesday August 15, 2023 @05:21AM (#37131819)

First, You need to investigate whether MBA can be used as an external display for another Mac. Not all combination of Apple devices can be used in target display mode.

I also have spinal issues and can’t carry too much weight. I find only a 14” MBP + iPad, even without chargers and accessories, in my backpack to be heavier than what I can handle.

Just buy an MBA for the road, and another computer (Mac/PC) and a proper display for home/office use.

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Re:How can I use a MacBook Air as a screen and Mac mini pro ... by Someone on Tuesday August 15, 2023 @06:06AM (#37132064)

> Not all combination of Apple devices can be used in target display mode.

Target display mode is dead, isn’t it?

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592:

“Target display mode is a feature available with certain older Mac models.

The following older iMac models can be used as an external display when plugged into another older Mac model. iMac models introduced in 2011, 2012, 2013, and mid 2014”

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Re:How can I use a MacBook Air as a screen and Mac mini pro ... by akg_67 on Tuesday August 15, 2023 @07:31AM (#37132622)

Yes, now there is sidecar

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210380

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