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monitor displayport

  1. HisDev

    iMac 27" 2011 as monitor to a PC

    How can I use my 2011 27" iMac as a monitor for my PC? I connect a mini DP - HDMI and doesn't work the cmd+f2.
  2. J

    Issues with ultra-wide LG 38" external monitor and MBP 16" (2019)

    I recently purchased an LG 38WK95C monitor and I am pulling my hair out trying to get a reasonable resolution. The monitor's native resolution is 3840 x 1600 @ 75Hz. When I connect with USB-C, the "default resolution" comes up as 1920x800 @ 60Hz. Looks nice but half the resolution I want and...
  3. O

    MBP 16" not connecting to display via usb-c to DisplayPort cable

    I have an MBP 16" 5500M 4GB, and I used to connect it through hdmi and the apple hdmi adapter. I wanted better refresh rate as my monitor can go to 1440p 144hz, so I decided to get an usb-c to Displayport cable, but unfortunately, my monitor won't recognise any input. I tested the cable with my...
  4. I

    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...
  5. anubisvolga

    Wondering if I should buy Ultrawide monitor of 49"

    Hello everyone. Yes, I am new in this forum, and I will be deeply grateful if someone can help me to clarify a big doubt that I have before to buy a new monitor for my Macbook Pro 13" Late 2013 (A1502) I'm very conscious that it's a bit old, but still works very well, it's well cared and all...
  6. thiskiwicanfly

    External monitor wake from sleep

    I having a problem waking my external Dell P2715Q monitor which is plugged via display port into my MacBook Pro in clamshell mode (while the lid is down). After waking the rMBP by clicking the mouse the external monitor indicates a wake-up state, the monitor power light stays lit for a few...
  7. L

    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...
  8. U

    Dual Monitor MacBook Air

    I have a 3 in 1 thunderbolt adaptor for my MacBook Air and tested it out with an HDMI monitor and VGA monitor. The main display is still on the laptop and both monitors are mirroring each other. When I detect displays, it does not recognize the VGA monitor. I would like to close the laptop and...
  9. J

    iMac Pro Dual/triple monitor suggestions for iMac Pro?

    Trying to get my iMac Pro setup such that I have secondary monitors placed on the left and right sides of the iMac. The Apple USB-C to Thunderbolt adapter doesn't support video, so I purchased a Sonnet USB-C to Dual DisplayPort adapter and attached my previous 24" screens. Sadly, this made for...
  10. M

    Thunderbolt (DisplayPort) or HDMI on LG monitor

    I've got a 2013 MacBook Pro Retina and a LG 27 UD68 monitor. I've got it hooked up with an HDMI cable and it works. Would there be an advantage to using the Thunderbolt/DisplayPort output through an adaptor to the DisplayPort input of the LG monitor? One possible adaptor...
  11. T

    Can I connect to this monitor?

    Hey guys, just picked up a 2015 MacBook off of CL yesterday for $800, really enjoying it. I didn't read into monitor connectivity enough, and tried to connect via HDMI to my monitor at work (http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=13809) and it didn't work; the MacBook recognized there was an...