Use a PC as a second monitor for a mac

Can you use a pc laptop as a screen extender (second monitor) for a mac? I am looking for a program that is free preferably.

asked Jun 14 '10 at 21:04

Eddie Berg
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I guess they cheaper in some cases and it would be a secondary anyways.

(Jun 14 '10 at 21:57) Caelan

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What do you mean by "PC monitor" - a monitor is a monitor, it's not tied to any specific computer...

YES, you can connect it. Depending on what type of Mac you have, you may need an adapter.

answered Jun 14 '10 at 21:08

refrwfrwgrfd
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i mean a program like maxi vista (for pc only). That i can use a pc as the second monitor through my network.

(Jun 14 '10 at 21:14) Eddie Berg

It's sounds like you want to use your notebook's screen as a secondary monitor for your Mac. This probably will not work out, as the laptop's screen is almost always connected directly to the laptop's internals. Now, if the laptop provides some sort of video input port, you might be in luck.

answered Jun 15 '10 at 21:49

eddieringle
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0	Why not? If it suites you needs. Good Luck!!!! But sure. answered Jun 14 '10 at 22:33 PianoScience 332●25●29●36 but that program is only for pc i am looking for program like that for mac. (Jun 15 '10 at 21:31) Eddie Berg

0	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhGzTGzHwik <--this might help =) good luck. (I have a mac laptop and my mom has am windows I'll see if I can get this to work) answered Jun 15 '10 at 21:37 sulljason 2.4k●110●126●156

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