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External Samsung Monitor marked as TV?
Hi, I searched for a while now but no method is really working to get my external Monitor (SAMSUNG C27F390 curved) working correctly. I connected it with the Apple Thunderbolt to HDMI/USB/Thunderbolt Adapter but the text is some kind of blurry and not as readable as on my Macbook itself. After...- MG2211
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- external monitor macbook pro "15 2017 samsung
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External monitor recommendations for Mid-2015 MBP?
I've had some issues with my 2013 iMac, and I'm thinking the best thing to do is just get an external monitor for my MacBook Pro. It's a mid-2015 model. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'd prefer a 27" screen and "retina quality." I'm doing my own research, but would appreciate any help.- TheMBC
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- external monitor macbook pro 15 2015
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Desktop icons disappear when attaching external monitor
I have this odd problem where all my desktop icons disappear as soon as I plug in an HDMI external monitor. They disappear from the desktop itself as well as from any Finder windows that I have open to "Desktop." As soon as I unplug the monitor, they all pop back on again. I've tried...- CompassDrew
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- desktop external monitor icons
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Help! External monitor with MBP 2015
So my macbook pro 13 inch early 2015 has a cracked lcd and is showing all sorts of colours. I was wondering how I can connect it to an external monitor when I can’t see anything on the mbp’s screen. I have done this to other macbooks, but the real problem here is that it is at the setup page...- Its Me Marius
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- external monitor mac macbook macbook pro 13 mbp mbp 13 monitor displayport
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MacBook Pro 2018 doesn't switch to external monitor until *after* logging in
Is this normal behavior? With older MBP's, when it's shutdown and closed, I could plug in my dock with power and USB accessories & external monitor, and it would power on automatically and I'd get the login screen on the external monitor. Older MBP: 1. leaving the lid closed and the laptop off...- edjusted
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- external monitor macbook pro 2018
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MacBook Pro + external monitor: open windows don't move to laptop screen when turning off monitor
I just got my new MBP recently and am now using a HDMI-HDMI cable with a USB C - HDMI hub in my Macbook to connect to my monitor. I just noticed that when I turn off my monitor, all my files and windows will still stay on it as if the desktop was still extended. I can also still move the mouse...- felixen
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- external monitor macbook pro monitor
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Forcing a specific aspect ratio on external monitor
Hello everyone, I have an odd issue with an external monitor, an old TV I’ve had for a while. It has 3 HDMI ports and one VGA one - the HDMIs eventually all failed and started flickering but I figured I can still use the VGA one. The problem is, when I connect my either my old Macbook (or my...- dreddy
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- aspect ratio external monitor vga
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ultra wide 34" 5k monitor
I just ordered an LG 34WK95U-W 34" Class 21:9 UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS LED Monitor with HDR 600 (34" Diagonal) sight unseen. Has anyone here had experience with this monitor? Pros and cons? I have a 2018 MacBook Pro 15 inch i9 32 gig to drive it. Will I need an eGPU like the Black Magic to...- Scott Sherman
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- 5k ultra wide black magic egpu external monitor
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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iPad Pro Oct 2018 with External Monitor Support
Didn't see a post about this, so starting one. I'm wondering if I can use the USB-C port to connect to my LG Ultrafine 5K monitor. If so, I'm wondering what resolution it will be. Same as iPad? Or native to the Ultrafine. If so, will it also charge the iPad at the same time (logically, it... -
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How can I get HiDPI options for external monitor?
Hardware: 1) Late 2015 iMac 27" 5K w/ 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 32GB RAM, and AMD Radeon R9 M395X 4096 MB 2) LG 27UK600 (which is the exact same panel / monitor as the LG 27UK650 and LG 27UK850) 4K @ 60Hz monitor (released in 2018) 3) Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adaptor, HDMI cable to monitor Issue...- imageWIS
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- 4k 60hz displayport external monitor hidpi imac lg monitor mojave mojave 10.14 retina 4k
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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No sound external monitor
I'm having a weird issue with my 2017 MacBook Pro TB on Mojave with no sound playing from external monitor. I use my mid-2011 iMac as an external monitor with the MBP. When I have the MBP hooked up to my iMac with the thunderbolt port, sound plays through the iMac normally. Then a few minutes...- AJAAY
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- external monitor macbook pro mojave no sound sound issue target display mode
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Red tint on some letters (USB-C external monitor)
Today I have connected MacBook Pro 15 with Dell S2718D over USB-C cable and noticed red tint on letters which have long vertical lines (I, L, D, M, R). You can see it in third row on letters L and D, in sixth and seventh on R and I, eighth on R and M and so on. I haven't found any useful...- Hajzenberg
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- dell external monitor red tint s2718d usb-c
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Hi-res / Ultrawide monitor app mgt
Just a technical inquiry about Mojave. I'm considering a new- or refurbished-hardware-purchase in the coming months. Could be a 27-inch iMac i7 or a MacBook Pro 13-inch 17 w/ eGPU. Either setup would include an external monitor. I am concerned about window management when using multiple programs...- Wingsley
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- egpu; macbook pro external monitor external monitor macbook pro retina high sierra (mac os 10.13) mojave mojave 10.14 sierra thunderbolt 3 window management
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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iMac A1207 (2006) connect to external monitor?
Hi. I was recently given a 20" 2.16GHz Apple iMac A1207 (Late 2006) computer. Everything intact, except for the LCD screen. The fans kick into gear and the chime plays from the speakers when it is powered on, so based on this I assume it is fully functioning. Just missing the screen. I do not...- Morgan Mac
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- 2006 a1207 external monitor imac lcd panel no screen
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2016 MacBook performance with 1440p monitor
Hello. I have a MacBook 2016 with m7 8GB ram. I’m most rly using it for web development and some design using Sketch. Overall I was quite satisfied with its performance. Several days ago I decided to buy an external 1440p monitor and connected it with a the official apple usb-c to HDMI...- Dekadancer
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- external monitor macbook 12" performance
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MBP Mid-2015 fans out of control
Hey everyone, When I connect my mid-2015 15" MacBook Pro Retina to an external display, the fans tend to run to their maximum capacity, or very close to it, even if I only have a few applications open. Checking the activity monitor, I can see that a lot of my CPU is idle, so I'm not sure what...- KasperPSR
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- display external monitor fan fans macbook pro (15" 2015)
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Late 2013 MacBook Pro 15” 4K Display Support
I’ve been reasearching this topic for a week or so, but I haven’t been able to find a conclusive answer yet. I am considering purchasing a 4K display — specifically the Dell UltraSharp U2718Q...- le9508
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- 4k 60fps 4k 60hz external monitor external monitor macbook pro retina monitor monitor displayport
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Thunderbolt to HDMI don't work. Only VGA
Hey guys! I have a problem here that's driving me mad (and sad, of course). I'm trying to connect my Macbook Pro Mid 2012 with a thuderbolt to HDMI adapter to a monitor and my computer dont recognize it. I tried with a lot of cables, monitors and adapter and nothing works. The Mac only blink...- Tiquisson
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- external monitor problem thunderbolt to hdmi thunderbolt to vga
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What eGPU to get for my 2016 MBPtb and three 4k monitors?
Thinking about getting an eGPU to help power my dual LG 27UD68 4k monitors. Have a top of the line 2016 15" MBPtb. Also want to get third 4k monitor, maybe a 42" because it will be further away. Here's what I'm leaning towards: RX 580 - Only $322 at the moment Mantiz Venus enclosure - saves me...- ja09
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- adobe egpu external monitor mbp 15" 2016 photoshop
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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2017 iMac Paired with LG 4K Simultaneous audio?
Hello all, Happy to say that I have upgraded my iMac to the newer 5K version and paired it with the LG 4K monitor. The monitor itself seems to have amazing speakers, so I would like to pair them with those in the iMac. Both devices, when used independently rely on the system audio controls for...
