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Use your old iMac screen with your MacBook Pro/Air
In this video I show you how you can use Luna Display to share your MacBook screen to your old iMac.
If you want to utilise your old iMac as a secondary screen for your new M1/M2-based MacBook Or older Intel Mac, you can do this using the Luna Display hardware/software option. This enables you to connect your iMac and still access its hard drive and integrated graphics card to enable you to easily pair this with a new Mac.
In this video I show you my set up, using the USB-C version, showing you how I connect my, 27inch 5K iMac, to use it as a perfect second screen connected to my MacBook Pro 16" 2019 (Intel).
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Видео

Luna Display Ethernet Connection - Issues & Fixes
Просмотров 4362 месяца назад
In this video I describe an issue I came up against regarding my ethernet connection. Both my main Mac and my iMac are connected via ethernet but the Luna Display was only showing a Wi-Fi connection. Here I go through through the process of diagnosing where the issue is. Although my remedy was an easy one, there are other steps covered which might be of use to you in correcting a similar issue,...
Typinator Abbreviations & Settings
Просмотров 572 месяца назад
In this video I introduce you to setting up new abbreviations and the settings that control how they will work. This is an essential lesson! ⌨️Follow this link to find out more and purchase Typinator bit.ly/Typinator4Productivity 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Interface 03:10 Add New Abbr 04:14 Abbr Rules 04:58 Examples 07:55 abbr Break Options 09:00 Expand on Match 11:30 Conclusion 🎥Ecamm Live is us...
Typinator - Sets & Examples
Просмотров 1693 месяца назад
This video shows you a quick introduction to the abbreviation sets within Typinator and how you may use them along with the preference settings including how to synchronize sets across Mac computers. ⌨️Follow this link to find out more and purchase Typinator bit.ly/Typinator4Productivity 🎥Ecamm Live is used to compose & record all of my videos or Live Stream - follow this link for a free 14-day...
Save hours of typing time and frustration. Typinator Introduction
Просмотров 1453 месяца назад
Typinator is a fantastic time saver, increasing my productivity any time I'm typing on the computer - even typing this it's helping me out! - can you guess where? There are ways of creating text shortcuts for your Mac, but Typinator has a simple and powerful interface which will help you when creating and applying your brand new shortcuts. Even if it's just performing simple replacements like y...
Fix Stuck Apple Dictation
Просмотров 4773 месяца назад
You might find that sometimes when launching the Apple's Dictation feature that you simply get the blue microphone icon, a beep, but it doesn't accept your speech. If this is the case for you then here I might have just the solution! You will need to create a new Shortcut to run so that the temporary glitch gets fixed! Here is the text for the terminal window: killall corespeechd 🎥Ecamm Live is...
Launching Mac Finder using a keyboard shortcut. Easy steps.
Просмотров 3856 месяцев назад
In this video I show you how to create a shortcut to launch the Finder window on Mac Sonoma (and other OS versions). This is useful if you want to launch a Finder window but are in another application, perhaps in full screen or where you want to program a shortcut key command to launch a Finder window whilst in another application. This is also very useful if you are using a shortcut device suc...
Apple Target Display Mode vs Luna Display
Просмотров 7526 месяцев назад
In this video I show you the Apple Mac technical requirements for running Apple's Target Display Mode, versus Luna Display, which offers the option of using your iMac screen as a monitor for all M-series Macs (and some later Intel models). Below are links to the Luna Display sales and Tech compatibility pages. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Target Display Mode Requirements 03:47 Luna Display Requirem...
Luna Display - Accessing files from your iMac
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video I show you how to set up your iMac and new Mac so that you can access the folders and files over your network, on your new (M-series Mac), whilst you're using Luna Display. This is also helpful if you want to know how to access files from another Mac even without Luna Display. Luna Display allows you to use an old iMac as a screen for your new Mac. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 iMac se...
Luna Display - Mac-to Mac Connection options
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
In this video I show you the variety of options for connecting your iMac (screen) to your new Mac (M-Series - MacMini, Mac Studio, MacBook Pro) including USB, Thunderbolt, Ethernet & WiFi wireless options. Luna Display allows you to use your old iMac as a Main or secondary screen for your new Mac. Below are links to Luna Display sales and Mac-to Mac Connection options pages. 00:00 Introduction ...
Stream Deck XL - Calculator Icons & more...
Просмотров 2847 месяцев назад
This video shows my Stream Deck set-up for use as a calculator, plus a range of Stream Deck icons for general use including icons when using Stream Deck as a calculator. Below is the download link so that you may acquire them for your own use. Get the Icon Set philbinks.gumroad.com/l/SDIcons ☕ Buy Me a Coffee to help support this channel: www.buymeacoffee.com/PhilBinks ✅Ecamm Live is used to co...
Luna Display using an iMac in Headless mode
Просмотров 5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this video I show you how to connect your iMac as a screen/monitor to your new M1-M2-M3 MacStudio, MacMini etc using Luna Display. This specifically covers the requirements for operating it in Headless mode, but it also covers how the connections work for normal Luna Display 2nd screen operations. If you've watched the video, you'll see I don't really advocate using an iMac in Headless mode,...
Less than $500 for a Mac 5K monitor for your new MacStudio/MacMini M1-M2-M3
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this video I demonstrate how to connect an old iMac 5K to an M-1-2-3 Apple Mac, MacStudio, MacMini or even new iMac. This is the cheapest way to get an Apple 5K monitor for your new Mac, and you may even already own it! This only requires one piece of hardware to connect your M-series Mac to your old iMac, plus the cable, either USB or Ethernet; even WiFi works but may not be as fast. Using ...
Luna Display - Questions & Answers. Apple Silicon M1 M2 M3 Mac's, using your old iMac as a monitor
Просмотров 8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
In this video I answer commonly asked questions regarding using an older iMac as a screen for your brand new silicon based M1, M2 & M3 Apple Mac's, Mac Studio, Mac mini, MacBook Pro. Using an old iMac as a screen will perfectly recycle your iMac and give it a new lease of life. You can even use the hard drive on the iMac for additional storage. 💵Follow this link to purchase a Luna Display dongl...
Delonghi Dedica - Secret Cleaning tip
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Delonghi don't tell us about this essential part of cleaning the DéLonghi Dedica coffee machine. This simple cleaning process should be carried out every time you de-scale your machine to keep it performing optimally and providing the best coffee it can. If you've had your machine for a long time this is well worth doing, you'll be thrilled with the results. 🚰 Descaling Your Delonghi Dedica - E...
How to Type the Apple Command Symbol
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.11 месяцев назад
How to Type the Apple Command Symbol
LUNA Display 5.3.2 Update Explained
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.Год назад
LUNA Display 5.3.2 Update Explained
LUNA Display Mac Studio-to-iMac 3-month Review
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
LUNA Display Mac Studio-to-iMac 3-month Review
Ecamm Beta 4.1 Overlay Graphics for software & screen based demonstrations
Просмотров 126Год назад
Ecamm Beta 4.1 Overlay Graphics for software & screen based demonstrations
Customize Your KeyPad Icons & Titles
Просмотров 120Год назад
Customize Your KeyPad Icons & Titles
Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro Interface Customization settings
Просмотров 139Год назад
Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro Interface Customization settings
Installing Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro
Просмотров 157Год назад
Installing Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro
Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro Simple Key Programming
Просмотров 217Год назад
Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro Simple Key Programming
Introducing to Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro
Просмотров 1 тыс.Год назад
Introducing to Remote KeyPad & NumPad Pro
Make your Mobile Phone a Webcam for Monitoring Kittens, Babies, Anything
Просмотров 132Год назад
Make your Mobile Phone a Webcam for Monitoring Kittens, Babies, Anything
Use your old iMac as a 2nd screen using LUNA Display
Просмотров 85 тыс.Год назад
Use your old iMac as a 2nd screen using LUNA Display
DELL U2722DE 27" Review for Mac Users. USB Ports galore.
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
DELL U2722DE 27" Review for Mac Users. USB Ports galore.
Ecamm Scenes & Camera Switching explained
Просмотров 338Год назад
Ecamm Scenes & Camera Switching explained
iPhone Photography with a Siri Voice command iOS16.2
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
iPhone Photography with a Siri Voice command iOS16.2
Delonghi Dedica 680/685 Steam Wand 'Steamer' Fix
Просмотров 34 тыс.Год назад
Delonghi Dedica 680/685 Steam Wand 'Steamer' Fix

Комментарии

  • @HelpfulPhil
    @HelpfulPhil День назад

    Pleased you keep finding it👍🏼

  • @lindsaybechamp4083
    @lindsaybechamp4083 День назад

    I forget how to do this every time I need to descale and I have to search for this video again to figure it out lol.

  • @IdeaCatalog
    @IdeaCatalog 2 дня назад

    This worked beautifully! Thank you!!

  • @RandomlyRich
    @RandomlyRich 2 дня назад

    Can you force it to 16:9 using magic lantern, or is the only way to get it is to crop in post?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 2 дня назад

      You can only receive the aspect ratio of the sensor, in this case 4:3.

  • @krutomjer
    @krutomjer 3 дня назад

    thanks this was helpful Phil!

  • @rkonimois
    @rkonimois 3 дня назад

    zsh: command not found: brew

  • @Twin2Lens
    @Twin2Lens 4 дня назад

    The only screen I have is my iMac, what do I do please?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 4 дня назад

      You'll need to find another monitor to set everything up. Some use TV's as Apple supports those.

  • @davew3139
    @davew3139 4 дня назад

    Hi Phil, initially I'm going to use the luna display with a new mac mini m2 pro in headless mode to an 27 iMac late 2015 - the router is quite far away so ethernet is not possible. Can I use the usb c to usb a method without any noticeable problems - it's for general tasks and photo editing - I'll also need to do some video calls. thx

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 4 дня назад

      Yes, the USB cable option is good. Your use cases, app requirements are fine too.

    • @davew3139
      @davew3139 3 дня назад

      @@HelpfulPhil thank for your prompt reply! Do you happen to know if the usb-c to usb-a (3.1?) cable is of a particular type - I understand you'd need one capable of file transfer, correct?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 3 дня назад

      @@davew3139 Use the best USB 3.1 or better cable you can find.

  • @warrendavies8454
    @warrendavies8454 5 дней назад

    Great video, thanks. I have a Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 iMac running Ventura and also have an M1 MacBook Air. If I purchase this Luna Display I presume I can connect via USB-C and use my iMac as the main display whilst the MacBook Air is closed and use the iMac keyboard and mouse? Will look at getting a Mac mini M4 when released.

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 4 дня назад

      Yes. That will work, but the iMac Keyboard and mouse may be restricted in some their features, e.g. you will lose the swipe features of the Magic Mouse. If you can set your iMac to auto start without a Password, then connect your mouse and keyboard to the MBAir that'll be nicer to work with. The issue in this set-up is finding a way to start the iMac and make sure that the Luna Display Secondary app starts (on the iMac), but there are ways to do it.

  • @gaudarvind
    @gaudarvind 6 дней назад

    Can you give gift any camera for live streaming please

  • @gaudarvind
    @gaudarvind 6 дней назад

    Can you give me gift of any camera for web cam please

  • @mikjms5969
    @mikjms5969 7 дней назад

    Add power options > temperature shutdown > high

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 7 дней назад

      Yes, but better than that - I have a small USB Powered Case Fan mounted behind the camera and I turn it on if I get a heat warning or know that I'm going to be streaming for long enough for the camera to get hot. They're available for about $20 from Amazon; also using a high rated >1.8v USB power supply for power.

    • @mikjms5969
      @mikjms5969 7 дней назад

      @@HelpfulPhil I'm doing the same thing with a fan, but a dummy battery instead of USB C

  • @bobkurland186
    @bobkurland186 10 дней назад

    works!!! thanks Phil

  • @proactivex
    @proactivex 10 дней назад

    Does the iMac intel screen run the fan? Get hot?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 10 дней назад

      It would run the fan if it gets hot. Mine is silent!

  • @KS-wr8ub
    @KS-wr8ub 11 дней назад

    Too bad it only supports 5K 45Hz or 4K 60Hz. I'm gutting the iMac instead and purchasing a separate monitor control board to make it more of a proper external monitor. But Luna Display is a good option if you don't want to do any hardware modifications and can live with the lag.

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 10 дней назад

      Kudos to you saving the perfectly operational, but out-of-date iMac from Landfill.

  • @BeverleyKane
    @BeverleyKane 13 дней назад

    Helpful! As Carl Sagan didn't say, "Billions of symbols!"

  • @rasazna
    @rasazna 13 дней назад

    hey how to directly launch finder search

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 11 дней назад

      Apple's base search is Command-Space for search; Alt-Cmd-Space for Finder window

  • @jonrobinson6851
    @jonrobinson6851 13 дней назад

    I just purchased my first imac, an m3, and I'm curious about using an older m1 imac as a second display. Will this work for that kind of setup?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 13 дней назад

      I'm told that you shouldn’t need Luna Display with two M-series Mac's as you can use Apple's Continuity Display, but if that doesn’t work then Luna Display will.

    • @jonrobinson6851
      @jonrobinson6851 13 дней назад

      @@HelpfulPhil Thank you much

  • @MarkCameron-n6d
    @MarkCameron-n6d 14 дней назад

    Hi Phil, I have just recently bought the Luna Display to run my old iMac 27" 2014 as a secondary monitor to my MacBook Pro M3 but have found the mouse very laggy, is there anyway around this? Everything else works well.

  • @jimmyvanis
    @jimmyvanis 14 дней назад

    Can this work when the network connection is via WiFi? And if so how. Since my router is not really close I am been using Luna via WiFi and I am connected to my iMac with USB C - USB A cable. I am trying to make this work and my IMac doesn’t appear on the finder Locations. I have the bonjour computers box checked. Any ideas why why it doesn’t work?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 13 дней назад

      Of course Luna Display can work with WiFi as per this video, but I recommend cabled connection when possible. Making sure your iMac WiFi is working, click the 'Network' icon in the Finder window to see your iMac, as shown at 5:00 in the video.

    • @jimmyvanis
      @jimmyvanis 13 дней назад

      @@HelpfulPhil I am trying to make this work and my IMac doesn’t appear on the finder Locations. I have followed all your steps, checked the bonjour computers box . Any ideas why it doesn’t work for me?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 11 дней назад

      @@jimmyvanis sorry to hear that. Perhaps a call to Apple support may lead to a solution for you.

  • @flipmagic6617
    @flipmagic6617 15 дней назад

    Have you tried to set it to record video?

    • @philbinks
      @philbinks 15 дней назад

      Yes you can do that by holding the shutter button for about one second, using the same technique. You might be able to record video now with a shortcut voice command. I’ll check and make a new video if you can.

  • @jimmyvanis
    @jimmyvanis 15 дней назад

    Hi Phil thank you for the guidance with the Luna setting up. Any ideas why the notifications stop to display each time I am connected with Luna. Is there a fix for that? Thank you

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 15 дней назад

      I've not noticed this issue - is it with specific app notifications ?

    • @jimmyvanis
      @jimmyvanis 14 дней назад

      @@HelpfulPhilnope, with almost everything, calls, messages, app notifications

    • @jimmyvanis
      @jimmyvanis 3 дня назад

      I managed to solve this thankfully, apparently I had to enable the “Allow notifications when mirroring or sharing display” setting in Notifications panel. So I guess this could be a nice heads up to mention on your next video. Thank you for your time

  • @giefm8259
    @giefm8259 17 дней назад

    Can i use descaling powder such as cafiza into the water tank?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 17 дней назад

      Quite likely, check with cafiza that it is suitable for these types of machines, then follow all the usual rinsing protocols and I'm sure you'll be fine.

  • @TheVagaVid
    @TheVagaVid 18 дней назад

    I'm using an iMac 27'' mid 2010 with macbook air M3. Each device is plugged via ethernet through my router. I have no direct connection between the two computers Used as a main display it works very well. Used as an extended display, the imac is usually doing a good job, and indeed i can watch youtube videos while doing something else on the macbook air's screen. I do have to lower the resolution to 1920x1080 or lower on the imac screen though, or else I get too much lag.

  • @geoffnguyen377
    @geoffnguyen377 18 дней назад

    HI will this work with 2 Imacs use as monitor?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 18 дней назад

      Luna Display only supports one monitor/iMac.

  • @adamtaylor.
    @adamtaylor. 24 дня назад

    Hi Phil - please can you help?? I've followed all steps but i'm failing at the terminal section. i get an error back within the terminal which says 'zsh: command not found: telnet' i can confirm that ive connected to my wifi, been given an ip address for the camera, and have enabled wifi... any ideas please??

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 23 дня назад

      Did you successfully install Homebrew and activate Telnet as shown at 06:40 in the video ?

    • @adamtaylor.
      @adamtaylor. 23 дня назад

      Think I *may* have resolved this. i started instructions on pc but when that didnt work i jumped to these mac instructions and tried to pickup where i had left off on the pc. now i see you have the instructions for telnet installation! All seems to have been successful but i dont have the correct hdmi cable to check. movie mode still displays info on the camera itself, hopefully the output will be clean when i have the cable to check with!

  • @stevenjames12
    @stevenjames12 25 дней назад

    I managed to get this working using USB-C to USB-C and then used screen mirroring. The only thing I've not managed to work out yet is how to share the same keyboard and mouse between Macbook Pro 2023 and iMac 2020. When the Apple keyboard and Apple Magic mouse are Bluetooth to one of the devices the other device doesn't pick them up unless I reconnect them on the other device using the wired charging cable so that Bluetooth connectivity can be created. This is a pain so I'm working across 2 keyboards and mice for now. Any ideas?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 24 дня назад

      I too have 2x Mouse & 2x Keyboards. The input devices for the iMac are used for waking/sleeping and typing the password, so live out of the way.

    • @stevenjames12
      @stevenjames12 24 дня назад

      @@HelpfulPhil okay makes sense that what I'm doing.

  • @theeternalworldpicture
    @theeternalworldpicture 25 дней назад

    I have no idea what happened to my ZV, but this video helped me get it up and running again!

  • @towsen
    @towsen 25 дней назад

    Very helpful indeed

  • @bazwillrun
    @bazwillrun 26 дней назад

    So can i use this Luna display thing to let me use my iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015 as the main display for my windows 11 minisforum mini pc using an ethernet cable to connect the two machines ?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 25 дней назад

      Really no idea! Windoze PC's ain't my jam! Check the Luna Display website link in the description for compatibility.

  • @ericsigismondi5176
    @ericsigismondi5176 27 дней назад

    Great Information, thank you so much!!!!! Very helpful

  • @lisaking552
    @lisaking552 27 дней назад

    Hello! I have the ec680 but it doesn't have the hot milk/cappuccino switcher. Can I buy it and will it be compatible?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil 26 дней назад

      Ask Delonghi. but I doubt you need to change it, just use it to heat and froth at the same time.

  • @Luniflowinfo
    @Luniflowinfo Месяц назад

    Very helpful! thanks!

  • @miza0409
    @miza0409 Месяц назад

    Hello, Does it works if my old iMac is an iMac 2017 (Retina 5K, 27 inch) with Ventura 13.6.9 ? Thanks

    • @philbinks
      @philbinks 29 дней назад

      Absolutely. I currently use exactly that model.

  • @alexching03
    @alexching03 Месяц назад

    If I put the luna display dongle into m3 Mac mini, and using 2017 MBP for primary display, can I use the MBP built in keyboard and trackpad FOR MAC MINI ?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      Yes. In fact this is the recommended way of working as it will retain all of the functionality of the input devices. Your iMac's Keyboard and mouse can be used but you will find that some of their 'Special' features don't work, unless they are paired to your Mac Mini.

  • @alexching03
    @alexching03 Месяц назад

    If I put the luna display dongle into m3 Mac mini, and using 2017 MBP for primary display, can I use the MBP built in keyboard and trackpad FOR MAC MINI ?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      Yes. In fact this is the recommended way of working as it will retain all of the functionality of the input devices. Your iMac's Keyboard and mouse can be used but you will find that some of their 'Special' features don't work, unless they are paired to your Mac Mini.

  • @lexeboettner9434
    @lexeboettner9434 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much. Makes more sense than the delonghi one

  • @cooltips3
    @cooltips3 Месяц назад

    So does on Time Lapse mode, more practically.

  • @cooltips3
    @cooltips3 Месяц назад

    Googled it and seems that “Hey Siri” doesn’t work in the “photo” preview mode in Camera but works on SLO Mo or Portrait modes. So using Siri on SLO Mo to take a selfie works!

    • @philbinks
      @philbinks Месяц назад

      You can now use the 'Take a Selfie' Siri command. It uses the pre-programmed Shortcut, so either say the command or tap the shortcut.-- new video maybe!

  • @cooltips3
    @cooltips3 Месяц назад

    The problem is that “Hey Siri” doesn’t respond over the camera preview. Only the side button can activate Siri. But pushing the side bar isn’t that practical I many selfie taking situations. Any solution?

  • @cooltips3
    @cooltips3 Месяц назад

    Will your method works with ios17 because Siri becomes unavailable after it opened the camera app.

  • @maikus1
    @maikus1 Месяц назад

    Finder is gray and I can't add it...

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      make sure you follow all steps shown exactly.

  • @matthewbohrer5990
    @matthewbohrer5990 Месяц назад

    Hi Phil, great info! I'm thinking about picking one of these up to use my 2015 iMac as a second monitor. Perhaps a silly question, I do my video and photo editing on my main computer, and often use my 2nd monitor to stream you tube or Netflix. Have you had any issues streaming videos on the second monitor? Or is there too much latency?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      I regularly stream RUclips on the iMac with Luna Display. Sometimes you can detect a little degradation in quality. I think you'll find it's fine.

  • @IbnTaymiyyah777
    @IbnTaymiyyah777 Месяц назад

    Thank you!

  • @rmreyes320
    @rmreyes320 Месяц назад

    Hi Phil. Is it possible to use an Ehernet cable attached to my old iMac late 2013 to a dongle switch adaptor attached to my M2 laptop (no ethernet connector). Here is the catch, can I connect it directly without using a router?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      If you mean a USB-C to Ethernet converter then yes that should work, direct connection without a router.

  • @annawhittle652
    @annawhittle652 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much Phil. I’ve watched a few videos on using voice control for taking photos and I was getting very frustrated. When I watched your video I completely understood and it worked. Thanks again

  • @Joda-Tichicha
    @Joda-Tichicha Месяц назад

    Really help thank you so much

  • @UKingdom
    @UKingdom Месяц назад

    I connected my 2016 MacBook Pro (USB-C) via ethernet cable via dongle directly to my 2014 iMac (which does not have USB-C but has ethernet) and even with a direct wired ethernet connection I found the connection somewhat laggy. When I move the mouse it's not super smooth, and video definitely is a no-no (can maybe get 1080p video to run barely, but I can't imagine 4K). Would Thunderbolt 2 cables with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter be better or not necessarily? Is there a way to have streaming video from the source computer playback smoothly on the second screen? My ideal use case scenario would be to buy a new M3 Mac Mini and use it in headless mode to my 27 inch 5K iMac. Do you know if streaming films in 4K would be possible via this setup?

  • @UKingdom
    @UKingdom Месяц назад

    I connected my 2016 MacBook Pro (USB-C) via ethernet cable directly to my 2014 iMac (which does not have USB-C but has ethernet) and even with a direct wired connection I found the connection somewhat laggy. When I move the mouse it's not super smooth and video definitely is a no-no. Would Thunderbolt 2 cables with a Thunderbolt 3 adapter be better or not necessarily? Is there a way to have streaming video from the source computer playback smoothly on the second screen?

    • @HelpfulPhil
      @HelpfulPhil Месяц назад

      I think that the Thunderbolt cable would not necessarily offer a better performance than your ethernet cable. Make sure there are no other 'heavy duty' applications running when you're playing videos, especially additional video processing programs. I watch RUclips videos quite happily on the Luna Display iMac.

  • @DarrenPauli
    @DarrenPauli Месяц назад

    Legendary, thanks mate. 6:38 for the settings to change