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Scale resolution for large monitor
Hello Everyone I just recently bought a Full HD 27" monitor to use with my MBPr. At 1080p resolution, the user interface on the mac is huge (i.e. fonts are large, toolbar buttons are large, everything is large...) giving much less workspace than I had hoped for. I understand that this is...- adelejjeh
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- 1080p 27 inch display monitor resolution
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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MacBook Battery Level & External Monitor Power Supply Issue
Just wondering if anyone has experienced something similar... or has any idea of what the cause is. I have a 2016 MacBook that I hook up to an LG27UD88W via USB-C. I have noticed recently that when the MacBook battery charge is less than 50%, there is a problem with the connection. Instead of... -
iPhone 5 or earlier Is it possible to have a mirror iPhone?
My young teen has had trouble in the past with how to handle social media but we are ready now to start rebuilding trust. Is there a way to have an 'accountability' mirror/clone iphone? Ideally, it would be an exact replica of everything on the other phone, as well as the activity going on...- LifeIsAVapor
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- clone mirror monitor parent parental sync teen
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- Forum: iPhone
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Mac OS and 165hz displays
Was wondering if anyone could answer this - I have a 165hz display that I was initially unable to get working with my Macbook Pro (2016) at over 60hz (using an HDMI adaptor). As per some other threads on this forum, I picked up a usb-c to DisplayPort cable thing - presto! I could then select...- chanchowancho
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- display monitor refresh rate
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- Forum: macOS
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Would it be wise to get a USB-C compatible Monitor for MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016)??
Hi, I need to buy an external monitor for my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016). I will be using it for graphic and web design mainly. I was looking at the 34" curved wide screen options online. Can anyone steer me in the right direction on whether I should go for a monitor with a USB-C connection...- bobsybob
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- 2016 macbook pro (13-inch monitor usb-c
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Philips Brillance 258B6QUEB opinion?
Hello, I am considering buying Philips Brillance 258B6QUEB for my MBP 13" 2016 no touch bar. Does anyone have it right now or has it in past? If so would you recommend buying one? How good charging is? Like time from 20% to full? Everything working as expected from ports on it? ethernet? Any...- rombarcz
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- monitor recommendation
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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Difficulty choosing right 27" monitor
Hi, I have experience using a 23.8" lenovo monitor with 2560x1440 (123.41 DPI) resolution on my mac. This resolution is great, but text is too small and apple gives no option to scale text. So I am thinking of purchasing a 27" with 2560x1440 (108.79 DPI) and that should solve problem, due to... -
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What happens when connecting TV/monitor?
Hello, sorry for the question that will seem newbish to some. [I have a 2012 non-retina Macbook Pro. I connect to 1080p Samsung TVs 30" - 46" using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable.] When I connect a second display, like my TV, the resolution on my laptop changes. Text doesn't...- scottcampbell
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- laptop macbook pro monitor screen
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Monitor for Macbook pro
I know there is threads on this, but they don't seem recent. With BlackFriday coming up.... I have the new MAcbook pro (with 2 USB-C, no bar) and I'd like to have an external monitor, not a gamer, musician, so mostly to edit, text, music, movie etc... Since the Macbook pro is retina, I don't...- classicalbear
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- monitor
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- Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
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2016 Macbook Pro Monitor Suggestion
Since I've purchased my 2016 15" MBP refurbished back in May, I have been looking to pair with a monitor for my main desk at home. There seems to be very little in terms of new monitors with USB-C/Thunderbolt3 capability that will work well with TouchBar MBPs. A little about my uses: I work...- Emperor Penguin
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- display lg 27ud88 lg 32ud99 lg ultrafine 5k macbook macbook pro monitor thunderbolt 3 usb-c
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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External Monitor, Frame Rate Issue
Hello, I have a late 2014 iMac 5k and I just connected a 4k BenQ monitor do it via DVI port. The frame rate on the external monitor looks to be 30Hz, is there a way to change this to 60Hz? Do I need a different connection? -
Apple Performa Plus Display
Hey there. So I’ve got this Apple Performa Plus Display that I got a while back, but have a problem. The video out cable from the back of monitor has been cut off. All that’s left is a stumpy bit of wire sticking out from the monitor. It’s hardwired. The monitor powers on and everything, but...- Jon from HR
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- monitor performa
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- Forum: Apple Collectors
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CPU Temperature Monitor App for Macbook?
Although most of Apple's Macs come with highly efficient cooling designs, there are times when intensive processing tasks such as video rendering and audio design put an enormous strain on the CPU. If you need to stay on top of the situation and to keep a close eye on your Mac processor's...- vimistudios
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- cpu mac monitor processor temp & fan speed temperature temperature sensor
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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Macbook pro 2016 with 144hz monitor
I just got them yesterday Asus ROG PG279Q 2k @ 165hz with my macbook pro 2016 15" Radeon pro 460 10.12.6 (Im planning to get a eGPU someday so I just go with the monitor I want in advance) And I bought a TypeC to DP1.2 Cable but when I connect to my macbook pro the screen just keeps...- p910115
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- 144hz 165hz displayport flashing macbook pro (15" late 2016) monitor
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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Imac 2017 usb-c to thunderbolt 2
Hi all, so I've just bought a new v5k 27" i7 imac and while I'm excited by the upgrade from my old 2011 macbook pro I'm not wondering if much of my gear is now unusable. I can do without firewire, but I'm wondering if I can use any of my monitors as secondary displays. While I understand that... -
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Activity Monitor - Time on battery
Hi, I'm fairly new to Mac OS and to the forums so I apologize if this has been asked before. So does the time on battery Start counting after you unplug the charger? because I haven't plugged in my charger for over a day but my Mac shows that my time on battery is about 6 hours 45 minutes which...- BigRob23
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- activity battery monitor time
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- Forum: macOS High Sierra (10.13)
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Help me switch from my Windows PC setup
Hey, guys! Mac noob here. I'm strongly considering changing allegiances, mainly because I'm a designer and want to use Sketch. The questions I have are as follows: I have two Dell U2713HM 27" monitors with 2560x1440 WQHD resolution. If I buy the new iMac with 27" 5k screen, I would also want...- CaptainProton
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- 27" anker compatibility fusion drive monitor screen sketch ssd uhd vertical mouse
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- Forum: iMac
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Resolved Strange Flcikering on nMP
Yesterday I have changed my ups battery due to a fault. After powering up my nMP (6core - 2x D700 GPU) it showed a strange flickering effect on the bottom of the monitor (Asus PB278Q via hdmi) and than something like (it's not the real image, I have found it on the net for example and show)... -
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 -
Apple LC needs a monitor. Will CGA work?
Hello everyone! First post, and first day signed up for your lovely forums. The Story: Okay! So i inherited an old apple LC from a friends basement and this thing is so cool. But it's got a proprietary apple 15Pin Connector for video out. I'd like to run it, but i feel like using VGA is...- Radio_Dog
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- apple applelc cga convert converter ega macintosh monitor vintage
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- Forum: Apple Collectors
