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  1. N

    Finding peripherals & accessories for new MacBook Pro

    Hi all, this is my first post! I got my first Apple laptop today, a 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro (https://apple.co/2u33ppv). I’ll be working from home, so need to get compatible peripherals and accessories by the end of this week. I’ve researched a lot online, but can’t find clear answers about...
    • nirm
    • Thread
    • accessories external monitor macbook pro multiport adapter peripherals usb adapter usb hub webcam wireless keyboard wireless mouse
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  2. serhannn

    Artifacts on primary retina display after connecting to external monitor

    Hello. I'm using a MacBook Pro (Retina 13-inch, Late 2013) with a 2,8 GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR 3 RAM. Graphics chip is Intel Iris 1536 MB. My operating system version is macOS Sierra 10.12.2. Yesterday, I connected my MacBook to an external display (Dell UP3216Q - 31.5...
  3. A

    rMBP 13-inch Mid 2014 external monitor

    Hi! I have a MacBookPro (Retina 13-inch) Mid 2014 with (two) Thunderbolt2 ports and would like to add an external display to it. Thunderbolt Display from Apple does not exist any more. A 4k Monitor via HDMI is NOT recommended because it would work only at 30 Hz. Would a 4k display work at 60 Hz...
  4. J

    Macbook Pro (2016) External Monitor Resolution Issues

    Hello all, I'm having some trouble connecting my 2016 15" Macbook Pro (with touchbar) to my Dell S2340M external monitor (1920 x 1080 resolution with DVI port). Here's my current setup: Macbook pro thunderbolt to female HDMI (using this...
    • jyt1022
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    • dvi external monitor macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. kapa113

    Mac mini poor video quality via HDMI

    Hello, I'm using a late 2014 Mac mini (1,4 ghz version) with an ASUS VN247HA monitor. My video playing quality is quite poor via HDMI cable, especially with dark colors. Does anyone have the same issue? Image below, taken by phone. Thanks, M
    • kapa113
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    • external monitor hdmi macmini monitor video
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
  6. tuesdaytues

    Anyone know how to use an external monitor when ONLY using Intel integrated GPU?

    Hi, I recently was able to fix my Late 2011 MacBook Pro by using advice from a thread in MacRumors and a youtube video that someone created. The thread was: Force 2011 MacBook Pro 8,2 with failed AMD GPU to ALWAYS use Intel integrated GPU... I am up and running however I have a nice 32 inch...
  7. fbx1989

    MBPro retina with LG 27UD69P display?

    Just got this 27" LG monitor to run at home with 2015 retina MBPro 2.9GHz 512GB etc and I'm wondering if there are tips and tricks for getting the best image quality out of the pairing. Also a question--which is the better connection, DisplayPort or HDMI, or are they functionally...
    • fbx1989
    • Thread
    • displayport external monitor hdmi lg display
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. D

    2017 MBPs can't connect to external display

    Hey guys. Thought maybe some of you could resonate with my issue. We got the new 2017 touch bar 15/13" MBPs at work in two or three batches. First two had no issues connecting to DELL 2715 via the DP>USBc adapters out of the box, but last three laptops from the third batch refuse to identify the...
    • diaspora
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    • external monitor issue mbp touch bar
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  9. Thor774

    External monitor goes black!

    Hello I have a Retina MBP 2015 15" that is connected to an external HP Z27n monitor via DisplayPort. When my MBP is on my desktop I connect it to this monitor and close the lid (clamshell mode). Everything works ok when I am inside macOS, but if I have to restart the Mac while the external...
    • Thor774
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    • external monitor mbp 15" mid-2015
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. M

    Photoshop Lag on External Monitor

    Hi! I currently use my MacBook Pro 13 inch with touch bar for everything I do (browsing, movie watching, designing and occasionally gaming). I design in Photoshop CC (2017), and it works great when I'm not using my external monitor. Now the problem is that when I use the monitor and I have the...
    • MikeArtworks
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    • external external monitor macbook macbook pro 13 monitor photoshop pro
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. Cmd-Z

    Wake-Up Issue w/External Monitor

    I have a Dell P2715Q 27" 4K monitor and connected it via Thunderbolt to my 2016 iMac 5K w/ AMD M395 graphics & 32GB RAM. The external monitor works great and looks fantastic, but for some reason the external monitor and my iMac screen oftentimes do not wake up from sleep. I've seen posts about...
  12. u6crash

    External monitor on 2010 MBP w/Sierra not working

    Trying to go back to a dual monitor setup to watch Lynda.com videos while I work on the app in another screen. Using an BenQ G2400W that I used years ago with the same setup using a DVI cord to the Apple MiniDisplay adapter. Two days ago I first set it up and I had to test a couple...
    • u6crash
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    • dvi external monitor minidisplayport
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook
  13. S

    Cracked screen, boot from USB, external monitor not recognized...

    So, here's the situation: I have an early 2009 17" Macbook Pro. The screen has sadly been broken for some time, so the laptop stays at home with an external monitor constantly plugged in and I use it only in clamshell mode. I wanted to do a clean install of the OS, so I backed everything up...
    • sarcnelson
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    • boot from usb cracked screen external monitor
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. D

    Performance when hooking Macbook pro 13" 2015 up to 4k monitors

    By this time, the performance of the macbook pro has probably been debated quite a lot. But i think it deserves more of a beating, when it comes to performance when hooked up to an external monitor - especially those of higher resolutions. I have always been quite pleased with the performance...
    • Devoc
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    • early 2015 external monitor macbook pro retina 13 performance
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. S

    Terrible font rendering on external screen?

    Greetings from Norway. I have the 13" MBP w/ touch bar. I went for a screen with 2560x1440 resolution and USB-C connectivity. The problem is, that when I am using the screen, the text is so pixelated and jagged. And the weird thing is that it doesn't even work changing resolution/scale or using...
  16. A Loutfi

    Would the Dell S2415H work fine on latest Mac Mini?

    Hi, I have the latest Mac Mini and have been looking for a GLOSSY monitor to pair with that for ages! I use my Mac Mini for amateur photo editing and daily web surfing. Currently my only option is the Dell S2414H, but I've heard mixed reviews about connecting Macs to external monitors via HDMI...
    • A Loutfi
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    • dell dell s2415h external monitor hdmi display connection hdmi vs displayport
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Mac mini
  17. T

    Max external monitors for late 2013 15" MBP?

    Quick question guys, I have the Dell P2715Q 4k external monitor, I was wondering, is it possible to add another ultra-wide monitor (3440x1440) to my setup? So in short, have my MBP lid closed and have the 4K monitor + an ultra wide monitor as a dual monitor setup? MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch...
  18. A

    Any way to turn off high performance graphics when using external monitor?

    Hey all, I have the 15in 2016 TB MBP I notice if I have an external monitor plugged in my battery life is only 3.5 hours even without any applications open. I looked into it and I believe it's because external monitors trigger the high performance graphics, I don't think gfxcardstatus can turn...
    • austin4ski
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    • battery external monitor high performance graphics mbp 15"
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. 5

    Resolved 2560 x 1440 @ 144Hz (15" rMBP 2012)

    I didn't want to create a new thread, because it seems inefficient. But I looked around and I can't really see my particular query answered anywhere. I am the (still relatively proud) owner of a mid 2012 15" Retina MacBook Pro - the original Retina MacBook Pro. I've had it for about 3 years and...
    • 576316
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    • 144hz 15" retina macbook pro 2560 x 1440 asus mg279q external monitor mid 2012
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  20. skel_73

    New MacBook Pro with Touchbar - Displayport / External Monitors Issue

    I just got my new MacBook Pro with Touchbar. Maxed out, souped-up. It is replacing my 2012 Retina MacBook Pro. My old set up was to connect 2 Dell monitors (a Dell U2715H and a slightly older one) to the MacBook using 1 connection through an OWC Thunderbolt hub (display port connection) and the...
    • skel_73
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    • displayport external monitor macbook pro with touchbar thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3 usb-c
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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