“Can you take the Mac mini with the M1 chip and hook it up to an old Mac computer (2010 model) to basically have a whole new computer? What about connecting it to an Apple MacBook Pro that is a year old and needs more RAM or memory?”
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It looks like it’s not possible. I have a late 2013 iMac and want to do the same thing. I got this from Macrumors forums, Connecting Mac mini to iMac as display “ I have an older 2011 iMac running High Sierra that I still use for Target Display Mode. Works fine on my Intel (2019 16") MacBook Pro running Big Sur with a TB3->TB2 adapter, does *NOT* work on my new M1 Mac Mini. Cmd-F2 never switches to TDM, although System Information does show the Mini connected (I didn't test if Thunderbolt networking worked, but I don't know why it wouldn't.)” “Same as mine - worked on 2015 MBP/Big Sur, but not on M1 Mini. So, it must be an M1 Apple decision - not Big Sur.” Maybe an apple tech at Best Buy could confirm it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.On the other hand at discussions.apple, Using 2012 iMac as display for 2020 iMac mini, they say: Q: I am by no means technologically inclined but did some research and consulted with Best Buy’s geek squad. I am using a mini display port to HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable to connect the two. I am getting no reaction from my 2012 mac when pressing command f2. It’s obviously not recognizing the Mac mini. I’m not sure what to try next. A: Yes, if you downgrade the 2012 iMac to High Sierra (Mac OS 10.13) it should work as a display for your Mac mini. You will need the Thunderbolt 3 adapter and Thunderbolt cable. It will not work with HDMI.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I’ve seen on YouTube videos that the “Luna Display” adapter may be able to make this happen. It cost about $130. Astropad .com and I’m not on commission or related! Just helping out.
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