Using MBP display as server display

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What would be the easiest way to use my Macbook Pro screen as a display for my server?

At the moment I don't have an external monitor, and I don't feel like buying one just to hook up once every 6 months. Remote desktop software works, but not for formatting/reinstalling OS's.

I'm guessing that some sort of external DVI capture card is the way to go, right? Any suggestions on a cheap solution? Resolution/refresh rate is not really a concern because I'll only be using it to do basic configuration changes on the server, no media or games or anything.

Thanks
 
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2017 27" iMac, 10.5" iPad Pro, iPhone 8, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Mini, Numerous iPods, Monterey
The money you'll spend on a capture card and cables will probably cost more than a cheap 17" or 19" monitor sold at Best Buy or Wal-Mart.
 

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