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  1. J

    Macbook Pro with HP Monitor via USB C - Bad Quality why??

    I have searched the internet for the past 6 hours, so hope someone can help.. I recently bought a HP M27FD monitor for my 2016 Macbook Pro 15". Bought this because it had a USB-C port so i could screenshare and charge. - but when connected the image quality is not at all as expected - you can...
  2. M

    Monitor issue with Mac mini M2

    Happy new year! I recently purchased a Mac mini M2 (2023) which I connected to my BENQ EX2510 monitor. My display is set to 1920 x 1080 at a 60 Hertz refresh rate. Unfortunately, the text rendering is far from ideal (please see the attached photo). Do you have any suggestions for fixing this...
  3. M

    Imac 5k 2015 as monitor for macbook pro m1/m2 max.

    Hello everyone, Can I use iMac 5K 2015 27” inch as a monitor for MacBook Pro M1/M2 Max? Please help me
  4. S

    Problem with Thunderbolt Dislpay after upgrade to Sonoma / Ventura

    Hi guys, I decided to upgrade to Ventura from Monterey a few weeks ago. At first everything was looking fine, but then I noticed a strange thing happening with my display. I have an LG monitor that connects through TB (and then everything else is connected to the LG) and it has PD up until 90W...
  5. A

    Recommendations for a 32" 5K monitor for M3 MBP that isn't $5,000 (APD XDR)

    I need to replace my failing work monitor - a 2010 27" ASD - for my new (incoming) M3 16" MBP. As the title explains, I LOVE the design and quality of Apple's 27" Studio Display, but I really want something at 32", and I'm unwilling to pay $5,000 for the 32" APD XDR. I'm willing to pay a...
  6. MiniApple

    Resolved iMac (M1 or M3) - secondary ussage as a monitor for Windows PC?

    Thinking about getting an iMac M1 or M3 for my daily office/web usage and was wondering since the monitor is so good: Can I use the M1 or M3 iMac also as a monitor for my Windows PC and what would be required? Quick search didn't show me anything useful, mostly only how to use it with...
  7. N

    Best 27" display for a late 2013 Macbook Pro with the highest ppi?

    I'm looking for the closest resolution to the retina screen as I can find, while still being compatible with my older macbook pro (13" late 2013). I don't like blocky text and that's most important to me in terms of improvement. I have a 4k 27" msi monitor and the text is not great. It's scaled...
  8. K

    What monitor for Mac Studio

    My iMac 27" from 2015 badly needs to be replaced. I'm very keen un a buying a Mac Mini or preferable Mac Studio. I need two monitors but I simply can not afford two Apple Displays. Next to my iMac I have a very good 5K Dell Monitor that I'm quite fond of. Due to my disabililty I need to be able...
  9. F

    Best Free App for Monitoring Network Connections on Macs

    Hey folks, I'm looking for recommendations on the best app for monitoring network connections on a Mac. I know about Wireshark, which does a great job of capturing packet data, but I'm used to ProcMon (Windows world) and it has ability to document connection information (e.g., like inbound TCP...
  10. anjanesh

    Multiple Monitor support and loaded with Sonoma

    1. Can the MacBook Air M2 connect (extend) to two 27" Dell monitors ? If so, how ? Two USB-Cs ? 2. Will ordering a new M2 Air which will be delivered only after 3 weeks because of custom config, have sonoma which just got released ?
  11. M

    iPad Capturino: Use your iPad as a monitor with pro tools for photo and video

    Hi everyone, Recently launched Capturino. A UVC app that can be used for photo and videographers. It is a completely free app for just screen use if that is all you need. The app has been optimised for the longest screen use (around 7-8 hours, %50 brightness, iPad Pro 2018 11", which is my...
  12. M

    Would this monitor be okay for a MacBook Air 15”?

    https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-usb-c-monitor-s2722qc/apd/210-bbrq/monitors-monitor-accessories If not, I’d appreciate any recommendations.
  13. S

    MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max Monitor Questions

    Hi everyone, I've decided to purchase a loaded MacBook Pro 16" for my 3d work. I have a few questions. I'm looking at purchasing the LG 32" 4k Ultrafine Ergo monitor. 1. Would the machine be fine to drive 2 of these monitors plus a 24" Cintiq Pro, or should I really be looking at 2 monitors...
  14. S

    Can’t get Full screen from YouTube

    Hello, I've got a new monitor Acer 29.5” 12:9 Everything is working fine except video streaming from YouTube Any video clip I try to play from YouTube has cut of picture from both sides. In other words I can’t get full screen from YouTube. When I try to play any other Video sources I do have...
  15. A

    using USB-C hub to connect monitor but only share one screen/app, not complete desktop

    Hi, Sometimes for work, i need to share my screen. Like a word document, PDF document, specific website. Only thing is, i only want to share 1 screen, and not my whole desktop Same as in MS team, you have to option to share you whole desktop or just 1 app. Is this also possible if i want to...
  16. greedist

    Apple Studio Display to HP ProBook 455 Connection Issues

    I've tested the Thunderbolt3 cable included in the bundle of Studio display, the Thunderbolt4 cable included in the bundle of the Belkin thunder bolt4 dock pro, and the MFI-certified HDMI to C cable, but it only flashes with a black screen and nothing changes 😭 Is there anyone who can help me?
  17. mehulparmariitr

    4k 144hz on Intel 2019 macbook pro with macOS Sonoma Beta 2

    https://github.com/acidanthera/bugtracker/issues/1812i was going through this issue and now according to the last message, it is now possible to get 144hz with intel hackintosh with macos Sonoma Beta 2. Can somebody confirm this in their testing with Intel Macbook also? I cant upgrade macos...
  18. E

    Externall monitor is less bright when using clamshell mode on a MacBook Air M1

    I have a strange issue, I'm not sure when it started but now it is always like this. I'm using a MacBook Air M1 with an LG 27UD88 monitor connected. when I close the lid of the Macbook Air the LG monitor get less bright. If I open the lid the brightness go back to the previous state. I have...
  19. matt-io

    Samsung Viewfinity S9 — First sign of it in the wild

    First time seeing this in the hands of a consumer. He's a little harsh on it at times, so doesn't come off as a paid promotion. What do people think about this?
  20. arkieboy72472

    Will this fix my Thunderbolt Monitor?

    I have a nice old school 27" Apple Thunderbolt monitor. I have opened it up after acquiring it and cleaned it out etc. It has one issue. After a bit of use, the smell that comes from it is caustic. I have heard this smell is from a failing power supply and that this is a known thing. My monitor...