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  1. eugleo

    Mac displays for a programmer/photographer: a conundrum

    TLDR: Skip to the second to last paragraph, and read the questions in the last one. Hey! For the past few days I've been sifting through dozens of blogposts, Reddit threads, and tweetstorms, trying to find out what external display would play nicely with my (new) MacBook. I'm a programmer and...
  2. TripleYoThreat

    Any way to change BPC of a monitor in macOS?

    Hi, hope all are well! Is there any possible way to change a monitor's BPC setting? For some reason this monitor is defaulting to 10bpc, however it's causing flickering. It happens in Windows too. Once I set it to 8bpc it worked fine. I need to set it to 8bpc in macOS too. How can this be done...
  3. M

    Monitor for new Macbook 16" M1 Max

    I've ordered a new MacBook 16" M1 MAX to finally replace my MacBook Pro 15" Mid 2014... It's been a hard-working little thing for many years but I think it's time to put it up for retirement. So I also need to replace my ageing Thunderbolt display with something more of this decade...
  4. nickycreative

    Advice Needed For New Workflow (New MacBook Pro & Dell Monitor)

    After yesterday's announcements I am looking to buy the new 14" MacBook Pro. I want to use this as my new main workstation. I already have a Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Monitor - the U2720Q - here - which I'd like to connect to. I was also thinking about a docking station - the CalDigit...
  5. patearrings

    Best Ultra Wide Monitor for M1 mac mini

    I am going to be buying a new mac mini if one is revealed in the event on Monday. I have spent all morning researching the world of ultra wide screen monitors and it seems to be a total minefield as there are so many factors to take into consideration with specs ips/va/tn, contrast ratios...
  6. K

    Macbook pro 16 '' get hot just connected to LG UltraFine 4K

    Hey everyone, I just received my LG UltraFine 4K monitor today but unfortunately, my mbp 16'' just got much hotter as soon as connected to the monitor. Normally, the CPU temperature is around 40° without load，but with the monitor the CPU temperature is always around 65° even when there wasn't...
    • Kolvac_S
    • Thread
    • 4k ultrafine lg monitor macbook pro mbp 16" monitor ultrafine 4k
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. K

    LG UltraFine 5K Display

    Is it a bad idea to purchase the LG UltraFine 5K Display? I know it came out in 2016, so there must be new technology? I am using an older 27 inch Apple thunderbolt monitor from 2011-2012. I will be replacing my 2015 MacBook Pro soon. I have a busy Etsy store so I need to edit pictures and...
  8. bakuda26

    Budget monitors for MacBook Air?

    I have a 16" MacBook Pro (2018) which runs Catalina for my work - I'm on this every weekday from 8 am to 5 pm after which I fully switch to my MacBook Air (2020) running Big Sur for personal projects, etc. I'm looking for a display that would run smooth with both of my MacBooks. My budget is...
    • bakuda26
    • Thread
    • macbook air macbookpro monitor monitor 1440p
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  9. C

    Curved monitor for MacBook Pro 2019 (Interl Iris Graphics card)

    I am looking for an external monitor for my 16" Macbook Pro 2019 with 2.4ghz 8-core intel core i9 and intel uhd graphics 630 1536mb? This is for work purposes (software development - non graphics related) and not for gaming. It would be ideal if it is curved ultrawide (38" to 49"), but the...
  10. anjanesh

    Dell UltraSharp U2720Q

    I would like to know if this will work perfectly with my 2018 MacBook 15" Pro macOS mojave 10.14.6. https://www.amazon.in/Dell-UltraSharp-U2720Q-Backlit-Monitor/dp/B086H26XWV/ This connects via USB-C and has high-res which I want. Is there anything I have to watch out for before purchasing this ?
  11. R

    Connecting early 2015 Macbook Air to brand spanking new monitor.

    Hi all. First time posting anything like this, and I'm so desperate for help so please go easy on my limited knowledge. I have an Early 2015 Macbook air (2 x USB 3 ports, 1 x Thunderbolt 2 port) running on Catalina 10.15 and a brand new ASUS PA279CV 27" monitor. I purchased this under the...
    • riqqityraq
    • Thread
    • asus monitor asus pa279cv macbook air macbook air 13 2015 macbook air 2015 monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  12. C

    Mac Quality Monitor for MacBook Air

    I've used variations of MacBook Pro's since first switching to Mac in 2007 and recently went from a 2016 Retina MacBook Pro to the new MacBook Air. I bought a 24" 1080p monitor for around £200 knowing the resolution wouldn't be as high, but damn. It was ugly after coming from a Mac display. I...
  13. paulodl

    iMac 27" not extending desktop with second monitor

    Hello everybody. I have a strange problem. I recently bought a new monitor (benQ PD2700U), and wanted to use it as a second display connected to my iMac Late 2013 27. Turns out it only shows the mac image when I'm in desktop "mirroring" mode. connection using a miniDisplayport to Displayport...
    • paulodl
    • Thread
    • benq monitor extend display imac 27 2013 monitor
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  14. Romahaaa

    Monitor scaling performance on MacbookPro M1

    Hey Macbook owners. Most of you knows about Macbook weak performance using resolution scaling for external monitors. Currently I am on Macbook Pro 2015 15" top spec, and after I purchased LG 4K monitor, I met that issue face to face as well. From what I understood checking the web that MBP...
  15. H

    m1 mini flickering in random scenarios.

    Ever since upgrading to Big Sur 11.4, my M1 mini has been flickering in certain scenarios with my display (Dell S2721QS.) I haven't noticed it pre-11.4, though I heard others were having M1 "flickering" issues since launch. I can't tell from the descriptions if they're the same as mine. For...
  16. E

    I have this C49HG9x Display and was thinking about having 2 one above the other

    but I cannot find this model much on the web and i'm wondering if it is out of production/superseded. also i have no idea if it is possible to easily mount one of these above the other. i do have a big desk. If it is superseded, can i get one the same size and curvature and mount it above. I...
  17. J

    External display suggestion

    I've got a 2015 13" MacBook Pro and I'm looking for an external display. Usage: study, develop, some office, some youtube. Multimedia will not be primary use I'm looking to get a 24-27" monitor and evaluating if 1080p is good enough to do the stuff listed before or if I should wait until a...
  18. S

    Macbook Pro + 4K monitor mouse lag

    Hi, I am using following setup - Macbook Pro 16 inch (2019) - belkin thunderbolt 3 dock plus dockingstation - iiyama XUB2792UHSU-B1 4K Monitor As I connect those with a display port cable, the mouse is suddenly really laggy, which makes it really hard to work focused. Does someone know what I...
    • Stephanbar
    • Thread
    • 4k monitor docking station iiyama lag laggy macbook pro monitor mouse ultra hd
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. T

    A 4K 24 inch matte "Retina" Display does exist, and I just bought one! [Review]

    I have been on the hunt for a 4K 24 inch monitor, and finally I found one! The Electriq Eiq-244kMHDR. It has a light matte AG coating, 10 bit IPS panel, 300 nits, and costs £140 ($190). Text looks ultra-smooth like a printed page on this screen! It works perfectly with my Mac and is detected...
    • tornado99
    • Thread
    • 3840x2160 hidpi monitor retina 4k retina display ultrafine
    • Replies: 93
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  20. S

    How to connect an external monitor to M1 iMac?

    I've preordered an M1 iMac, but I'm confused about how to connect my existing monitor to it. The monitor I have can display 4K@60hz either via DisplayPort or HDMI. With my current Intel iMac I'm connected via Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable. Is there an adapter I can buy to keep using that...
    • slawnz
    • Thread
    • adapter cable imac (24" monitor
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
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