Extending the desktop of a PC on the screen of a Mac can be quite a daunting task for many users. But with a little bit of knowledge and the right tools, anyone can achieve this feat. This article will explain step by step how you can extend the desktop of a PC to a Mac’s screen.

Before we begin, it is important to note that this process requires two devices – a PC and a Mac, both running on a network. Additionally, you need to ensure that your Mac and PC have the right cables and software to establish the connection.

The first step is to make sure that both the Mac and the PC are connected to the same network. You can check this by opening the Network preferences from the System Preferences menu on the Mac and the Network and Sharing Center on Windows. The network name should match on both devices.

Once you have confirmed that both devices are connected to the same network, you need to enable file sharing on your Mac. To do this, go to the Sharing preferences from the System Preferences menu, select the File Sharing checkbox, and add the folders or files you wish to share.

Next, you need to install a VNC client software on your Mac. VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing, and it is a technology that allows remote access to a desktop. The VNC client software enables the Mac to effectively ‘read’ the desktop of the PC. Popular VNC client software that can be used for this task include RealVNC, TightVNC, and UltraVNC.

After you have installed the VNC client software, you need to configure the connection settings. This is done by entering the IP address of the PC into the VNC client software on the Mac, along with the password you have set up for the connection.

Once you have set the connection up, you can access the PC’s desktop through the VNC client software. However, by default, the VNC client software opens a separate window displaying the PC’s desktop on the Mac, which is not ideal for extending the desktop.

To extend the desktop of the PC on the Mac, you need to set up a second display. To do this, connect the Mac and the PC using a VGA, DVI, or HDMI cable. Once connected, you should see the PC’s display on the Mac.

To extend the PC desktop on the Mac, open the System Preferences on the Mac and select the Displays preferences. In the Arrangement tab, click on the checkbox ‘Mirror Displays’ to unselect it.

After this step, you may notice that the display is now extended, and you should be able to move windows back and forth between the Mac and the PC screens.

In conclusion, extending the desktop of a PC on the screen of a Mac may seem like a complicated process, but in reality, it’s a simple task that anyone can do with the right tools and information. By following the above step-by-step guide, you will be able to extend the PC’s desktop to the Mac screen, and you can easily switch between the two systems at any time.

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