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  1. L

    display settings changed after firmware update , does it mean it's not running at 2* retina scaling ?

    after i changed the firmware on my external monitor gigabyte m28u , i no longer have the same view before i had the same view on both the internal and external display , now it looks like old menu before big sur i think should i be concerned ?
  2. J

    How do I protect my battery while using an external display that automatically charges through USB-C?

    I've had my 16" Macbook Pro M1 Max for about two months now and just started using an external monitor that connects via USB-C and also charges while connected. Prior to using the external monitor, I would just use the Macbook without the charger until it's about to die. But now that I'm...
  3. P

    MP 1,1-5,1 Help Needed With MP 5,1, No External 2nd Display Monitor Found?

    Hi All, I seeking help and I am new here, I was able to edit video out to my 2nd monitor with a RX580 Radeon Pulse just fine in Final Cut X running High Sierra until I upgrade to OpenCore and Mohave. I couldn't adjust the settings under the preferences and booting up I could see OC...
  4. jck1634

    Why does my Mac think my 32" monitor is a 27"?

    has anyone else seen this? I don't know if this is normal or not and just noticed it. I've got a 32" monitor and macOS seems to think its a 27" I've tried with a few different scaling options and it doesn't change it. Any one else had this?
  5. rodedwards

    iMac 27" and Mac Pro 5,1 connection

    Hi ! Can i connect my old 2009 Mac Pro 5,1 to a new iMac 27"? My old Mac Pro has five internal hard drives and it would be great to easily access the data. Can i also start up the old Mac Pro with Mojave and use the 27" iMac as the display? If so, how?! Thanks in advance ...
  6. lxmeta

    MacBook Pro M1 new problem with 11.3 Display + Thunderbolt SSD

    Hi Forum, I just ran into a new problem with my M1. After BT seems to work now after all the fixes, I have an issue with a Lenovo ThinkVision X1. The X1 has a built in USB2 hub (attached my network there) and a built in Full HD camera. On top of this, I have a small NVME SSD enclosure I am...
  7. G

    macbook air 2014 usb to vga

    hi, I have a MacBook air and until now I used mini-DisplayPort to VGA but recently it just stopped working (I suspect it because the system update to 10.15)- I tried anything I could find on the web. I'm thinking to buy a USB-3.0(male) adapter to USB-type c (female) and a USB 3.1 Type-C to VGA...
  8. SamIchi

    Can I Stop "displayed connected" touchbar prompt every time I connect to my monitor?

    Every time I connect my monitor, the touchbar gives a prompt to mirror displays, or extend desktop. I never change this, but yet it asks me every time I connect the monitor. I there a way to disable this?