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    Macbook screen bottom half black

    The display shows up fine if I connect to an external display. Is this a hardware problem that can only be fixed by replacing the entire screen? It's no longer on warranty (1.5 years, no AppleCare), and the customer support told me it'd cost $128 for a diagnose and $600-800 for replacement of...
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    cMP display settings messed up- please help with weirdness

    Please disregard- It was a setting, which I found and corrected. Mac Pro is an '09 2.93 GHz 8 core running last High Sierra with no problems beforehand. Monitor is an ASUS PB278 series (I think PB278Q). Video card is a Radeon HD8970 (with 3072 mb) with an additional 4K TV attached, used as...
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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...
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    LG 32UD89-W 32" 4K UHD IPS LED monitor

    Hi I have a 2017 13" TB MBP and am thinking about buying one of these - https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-32UD89-W-4k-uhd-led-monitor I'd expect to drive it via a USB C port and would hope that it would charge the Mac as well. Has anyone got any experience of this with a Mac ? Thanks
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    2018 MacBook Pro 15” - Fans Behaviour with External Display

    Hi, I’ve recently got a 2 week old baseline 15” MacBook Pro (2018) and got a question about its fans. When I’m using the Mac with its own display, everything works fine. Fans come on with heavy load, easily going down as it eases. However, when I’ve got my single LG 4K monitor plugged in...
  6. Andreas Gøbel

    Apple TV with computer monitor

    Hi all, I'm considering adding a TV in my kitchen, however to avoid dragging a cable all the way across the kitchen, I was considering this solution: 27" LG computer monitor with build-in speakers Apple TV 4K I have a Sonos One i the kitchen already, and I'm also considering using that to play...
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    So What Can/Can't iPad Pro Do With USB-C?

    They made mention of docks and accessories, and they showed cameras and stuff being connected to the iPad, so does that mean that in iMovie we can edit clips from the SD card or external devices? Wish they would have elaborated on this. They've obviously held back on external storage so far...
  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?
  9. mith3654

    Top 3 monitors for CEO/light gamer

    Just picked up a nice new quad - core Macbook Pro 13". What are the top current monitors out with USB-C connectivity? I run a company so a lot of multi-tasking, 9 desktops, 9 hours a day. No photo/video editing or anything like that but I do some light gaming when the day is through. I was...
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    Scaling the UI while using an external monitor

    Hello everyone, I recently bought a new USB C Monitor to use along my 2016 MacbookPro. The Monitor is a Lenovo ThinkVision P27h which runs a resolution of 2560 x 1440. Everything is working fine besides an issue with the UI scaling. The Macbook chooses to run the Monitor with a resolution of...
  11. leanda

    Display choice fatigue, help!

    I'm going through display choice hell right now and very confused about display options for my 2018 15" MBP. Scaling, connectivity, size, refresh rates, UltraWide, IPS, arrgghhhhh! I'm a designer and coder coming from a non-retina 27" iMac. The obvious choice is the 27" 5K UltraFine but I...
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    MacPro Monitor goes On and off

    The monitor on my 2010 MacPro 5.1 goes on and off during use only. When idle, it stays on but as soon as I work with it, it goes to black and then back on and repeats until I stop using it. I've started from different Hard Drives and different OS but it does not fix. I'm thinking it's the...
  13. EEzycade

    LAPTOP BUYING GUIDE

    As a Mac user finally branching out, I am looking for a windows laptop. Some baisc requirements are: core i7, at least 500 gb of storage, and it needs to be able to output 4k to a monitor. I heard that the last one might require a soecific hdmi like hdmi2.0 but i dont know. I am new to the whole...
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    Monitor for 27" late 2013 IMAC to resemble Macbook PRO 2014

    i do a lot of photo editing and am looking for a 27" or slightly larger monitor for use with an IMAC late 2013(27") that will resemble the appearance of a retina Macbook Pro 2014.Thank you
  15. mith3654

    macbook pro ultrawide screen for gaming at 144hz without bootcamp?

    Hi, I play a blizzard game called Heroes Of The Storm after work on my Macbook pro 13 inch 2017 and want to upgrade to an ultrawide monitor for productivity but mainly to enhance my gaming experience. I do not want to switch OS to Windows when getting ready to play at the end of the work day...
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    Best 27’ monitor for MB Pro 2018 13’

    Hello, I am looking for a monitor minimum 27’ to plug in and power my MB Pro 13’ 2018. The main usage will be for work but here are other usages : - Browsing internet - Video and photo editing - Movies - Very little gaming After reading few articles and according to my budget, I am leaning...
  17. autsajder007

    Two widescreen 21:9 monitors on MBP 15 Late 2013

    Hi everyone, Did anyone try to plug two ultrawide monitors to MBP15 retina with GeForce gt750M? I have one LG 21:9, I'm also using another 16:9 monitor, but I'd like to increase my productivity with another UW display. I couldn't find any information in the internet, in mactracker etc.
  18. The Spirit

    Looking for a new Monitor for my cMP 5.1

    Hi. I own a Mac Pro 5.1 and use it with a 2GB HIS Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition IceQ Turbo graphics card. At the moment i have a 28" 1920x1200 monitor. Now i would like to get a new one. I have two in mind - AOC Q3279VWF with 32" and 2560x1440 - Samsung U28E590D with 28" and 3840x2160 Which one...
  19. bladerunner2000

    Why is there no scaling in OS X for high res monitors?

    I recently had to return a 25" Dell U2518D monitor with a native resolution of 2560x1440 after having a hard time trying to work on it (text was too small). But WHY is it that high res screens have no way of adjusting the UI without changing the resolution? Windows does this perfectly fine on...
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    Need an external Monitor for Mid 2014 MacBook Pro Retina Display

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for an external monitor for my Mid 2014 MacBook Pro with Retina Display, I have no idea what make or type of monitor to get, I'm a student and therefore have a small budget I'm not looking to spend more than £200. I'm assuming that the best way to connect my laptop...