How do I make two Macs work as one?

Here's how:
  1. From the menu bar, select the Apple icon.
  2. Select 'System Preferences'
  3. Select 'Sharing'
  4. Select the 'File Sharing' box.
  5. Under 'Shared Folders,' add or remove folders you want others in your network to have access to.
  6. Under 'users,' choose the level of access you want each user on the network to have.
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How can I use two Mac computers as one?

On each Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Sharing , then note the computer name for each computer. In the Finder on one of the Mac computers, choose Go > Connect to Server, then click Browse. Double-click the other computer in the window, then enter your password, if necessary.
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How do I merge two Macs data?

Merging Two Accounts into One
  1. In the newer account (the one you want to keep), open System Preferences on your Mac.
  2. Select “Users & Groups.” Once opened, click on the lock icon in the bottom-left corner and enter in your administrative password.
  3. Select the user account you want to delete and merge with another.
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Can I use the same Apple ID on two Macs?

You should use the same AppleID for the same purpose - for example one AppleID for all private purposes in all your private user accounts on all Macs, maybe a different Apple ID for work in all your user accounts related to work on all Macs. You can share purchases between up to five AppleIDs with family sharing.
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Can I use another Mac as a second monitor?

With AirPlay Display, you can co-opt any nearby Mac or iPad screen and use it as a second or main display. The feature is both amazingly useful and a bit frustrating. “Target Display Mode was a system function in macOS that allowed an iMac to serve as a display for another Mac.
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How to Share Files Between Multiple Macs



How do you share between Macs?

Set up file sharing
  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sharing . ...
  2. Select the File Sharing checkbox.
  3. To select a specific folder to share, click the Add button at the bottom of the Shared Folders list, locate the folder, select it, then click Add.
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How many Macs can use the same Apple ID?

There is no limit to the number of Macs you can own or control, thus there is no limit to the number of Macs licensed under the one AppleID. The original question has nothing to do with iTunes Store content Restrictions. thus there is no limit to the number of Macs licensed under the one AppleID.
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How many Macs can I use my Apple ID on?

You can have ten devices (no more than five computers) associated with your Apple ID for purchases at one time. When you try to associate a device that was previously associated, you might notice a message that says, "This device is associated with another Apple ID.
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Should I use same Apple ID for all Apple devices?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.
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How do I get all my Apple devices to sync?

Simply select the “Automatically sync when this [device] is connected” checkbox in the General pane, then turn on syncing for each type of content you want to sync. Your Mac and iPhone or iPad update to matching content whenever you connect them. Sync specific items: You can also select specific items to sync.
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Can I link my MacBook to my iMac?

If you have a MacBook Air without a disc drive, you can use the one on your iMac instead of buying an external drive. Once the Macs can communicate with each other, you'll have to specify what you want to share, and with whom to share it.
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How do I merge Apple IDs on my Mac?

Can I Merge Two Apple IDs. Unfortunately, the answer is NO. Since Apple has released the iCloud service, it has never allowed users to merge two Apple IDs into one. It means if you want to seek help from Apple support, that would be impossible.
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How do I separate two devices with the same Apple ID?

What is this? Please scroll down to the connected devices and choose the one you want to remove, tap its info, and select remove. Enter your password to separate the two phones. You can also use the iTunes app on Mac and Windows PC.
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How can I sync 2 Imacs together at 2 different locations?

One way to sync your data on multiple Macs is by using iCloud. Apple-specific apps automatically store your data there. You can access them by logging into your Apple ID on other Mac and iOS devices. That way you can access emails, contacts, pictures and so on from different Macs.
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What is the fastest way to transfer data from one Mac to another?

When you want to move data from an old Mac to a new one, the most reliable method is to use Apple's Migration Assistant. Found in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder, Migration Assistant copies all of your files from your old Mac to your new Mac, so you don't have to transfer them manually.
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How do I use another Mac as a second monitor wirelessly?

2 Answers
  1. click "System preferences > sharing" and enable the screen sharing.
  2. open safari on the other computer, paste the addres and press enter, the screen of the first computer will apear.
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How do I turn my iMac into a monitor?

Setup Guide
  1. Step 1: Connecting the Cables. Turn off your iMac and PC, then plug the cable into the Thunderbolt, HDMI, or Display port on your PC. ...
  2. Step 2: Trigger Target Display Mode. Turn on both the iMac and the PC, then hold Cmd + F2 or Cmd + Fn + F2 on the iMac keyboard to trigger Target Display Mode.
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How do I sync my Mac with iCloud?

Turn on Desktop and Documents on every Mac that you want to use with iCloud Drive.
  1. From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then click iCloud. ...
  2. Make sure that iCloud Drive is turned on.
  3. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
  4. Choose Desktop & Documents Folders.
  5. Click Done.
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How do I force iCloud to sync on Mac?

On Mac. You can force iCloud Drive to sync by opening your iCloud Drive folder using Finder. Or click the top right of a note on the menu button, then on "Show in Finder". This will tell iCloud Drive it should sync now.
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How do you sync iCloud?

Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage, which will list how much iCloud storage you're using and which apps are eating up the most storage. To automatically back up your device each day, turn on iCloud Backup via Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and toggle iCloud Backup to on.
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Is it better to have a separate Apple ID for work?

Instead you should consider your work person and personal person as two completely separate individuals. Remember your employer has absolute access to anything and everything on your work iPhone. So assuming you keep your current Apple ID as your personal one, here's how to proceed: Create a new work related Apple ID.
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Is it worth having two Apple IDs?

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.
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