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  1. W

    Mini-Displayport / External Monitor does not work under Windows 10

    Hello Everyone, Thanks to ReFind, I have finally managed to install Windows 10 on my Early 2011 MBP. Everything is working fine, except that my external monitor, connected via mini display port, is not recognised under Windows 10. The graphics driver is up to date. The external monitor works...
  2. pldelisle

    Mac mini M1 compatible monitor list

    Hi all ! With the threads multiplying about monitor choices for the Mac mini M1 and since I got many likes about my proposition to create a wiki thread listing compatible monitors, I decided to create a wiki thread where everyone could contribute. If you have a monitor which is compatible with...
  3. A

    MacBook Pro 2019 monitor daisy chaining

    Another person confused by the ports here... I have 2019 Macbook Pro with Radeon Pro Vega 16 4 GB and a single 27" screen - Asus VA279HAL. I'm planning to buy a 32-34" ultrawide curved screen. My main use case is to have more screen space for programming. I occasionally watch movies or play a...
  4. L

    MP 7,1 Third monitor problem 7,1

    I have the AMD radeon pro 580 X 8gb graphics card in my Mac Pro 7,1. 2 x monitors already connected - one in one of the cdmi ports, the other is connected to one of the lightening ports on the back (DVI - lightening) I plugged my third monitor in (display port to HDMI) into the other free cdmi...
  5. davidcafor

    Mac mini M1 w/ Asus monitor - poor text rendering?

    I've been using a new brand M1 Mac mini since early December. I 've an Asus VG27AQ 2k connected via HDMI. I want to know if its normal to have some bad text rendering, mostly bold or ultralight fonts in apps like Podcasts, Music, Safari, etc... I was wiling if could it be better to use a USB-C...
  6. michael.af

    Using a 120hz or 144hz display with iMac 2019 27" - in BootCamp

    Hello, Does anyone have any experience with plugging a 120 or 144hz monitor to an iMac via BootCamp? Is there something I need to know before buying one (adapters, conditions, etc...) It will be used mostly (if not only) via BootCamp for gaming. My iMac specs are; iMac 2019 Late 2019 i9...
  7. H

    Macbook air 2017 DP

    Hello everyone so I plan on buying a mini DP to DP cable so I can connect my macbook air 2017 to my 2k monitor , so my question is , will it be able to display 2k @ 144hz which is the monitor’s native resolution and refresh rate ? Even 120hz its fine since its almost no difference , thanks in...
  8. R

    How to set 2020 27 inch iMac as win10 laptop monitor

    Hello everyone, I wanna set my newst 27inch iMac as the monitor of my dell laptop, I connector the two with the thunderbolt3 wire, but nothing happens. Command+F2 doesn't work also, some articles say the new iMac won't support as External monitor, I wonder whether there is method to implement that.
  9. Levina

    How to connect Mac Mini M1 to 1080p monitor?

    Hello, I just purchased a new Mac Mini (16/512) that will arrive in two or three weeks (very excited about that!). I need to connect it to an older NEC 23" 1080p monitor. The monitor is still good enough for my needs for now. The monitor has three ports: DisplayPort, DVI-D and VGA. Right now...
  10. H

    Does Macbook pro 13" 2020 i7 32GB get very hot and has thermal issues?

    Hello, I am a software dev and own a 2015 dual core 13" macbook pro. It has slowed down considerably and since I depend on it for my work (approx. 10hrs daily) I have to get a new laptop. My choices are below: a] 13" 2020 i7 32GB (price 2747 Euro on Apple website) b] 16" 2019 i7 32GB (price...
  11. S

    MBP 2020 with dual external monitor set up

    Hi everyone, First post here so looking forward to any input. After loads of research I'm still unsure about what monitors to get for my MBP. I've looked online at the evidence for a 110ppi monitor. That basically narrows it down to either a 24inch 1080p or 27 inch 1440p. The third option would...
  12. Lou-X

    How to run three ext monitors on MBP13 late 2016 (no touchbar) ( 1x LG 4K + 2 BENQ 1080p +macbook display)

    Hello, I have a 13 inch macbook pro late 2016 (the one with two ports, and no touchbar). At the moment my setup is: internal monitor + 1 LG 4K display ( LG 27UK600 Monitor 27" as main monitor)+ 1 BENQ 1080p (BenQ EW277HDR as side monitor) I have just bought another fullhd BENQ ( BenQ EW2780...
  13. NiallOptic

    2012 MacBook Pro (Mid) external monitor problem

    Hi, I have been using my MacBook Pro 2012 (mid) for a few years with a 1080p Hd monitor. I am a gamer aswell and I have recently purchased EG 27" QHD 144hz 1ms Gaming Monitor. This is just to see how I feel about a gaming monitor before I buy a more expensive one. My question is I have never...
  14. Lou-X

    How to run three ext monitors on MBP13 late 2016 (no touchbar) ( 1x LG 4K + 2 BENQ 1080p +macbook display)

    Hello, I have a 13 inch macbook pro late 2016 (the one with two ports, and no touchbar). At the moment my setup is: internal monitor + 1 LG 4K display ( LG 27UK600 Monitor 27" as main monitor)+ 1 BENQ 1080p (BenQ EW277HDR as side monitor) I have just bought another fullhd BENQ ( BenQ EW2780...
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    27”/32” Monitor for M1 Pro?

    Any recommendations for a 27 or 32 inch monitor under $400 US for the M1 pro? I’m looking at Dell S2721QS, AOC U2790VQ, LG 32UL500-W but I have no clue how they are with the new Macs. Any other suggestions to look at or a recommendation for one of these?
  16. webbadass

    Thunderbolt to DVI-D doesn't (always) work... Multi Monitor setup worked for 3 years until today...

    Hi all – I am hoping someone might have some idea of what might have happened to one my monitors… I run a total of 3 including the MBP’s screen as you can see… Here is the setup… Mid-2014 15” MBP retina running 10.14.6 1st Monitor - Dell E248WFP 2nd Monitor - Dell 2408WFP – PROBLEM MONITOR (on...
  17. Congressmann

    Compatible, affordable monitor with MacBook

    Hey guys, I tried using my MBA M1 with my Dell SE2419H monitor. Unfortunately, the text is noticeably blurry (apparently due to the low resolution of my monitor). 1. What specifications does a monitor need for it to run with the MBA and not blur the text? 2. Which monitors under $300 are...
  18. MauroT

    Best 4k monitor on the $400 usbc ?

    Can someone suggest me the best monitor I can buy with 400 euro, for 4k that uses usbc ? I would use it with the Mavic Air m1 for finalcut thanks
  19. C

    Normal or NOT? Playing 4k video on Macbook Pro 16

    Hello, after many days of research I decided to make a topic here and have more opinions from MBP 16 users. Like a week ago I decided I need a larger screen for my macbook and I bought LG 27UL650 4K IPS. I used at the beginning HDMI to USB-C for the connection. I went on the youtube to play a...
  20. rjalex

    Really confused in choosing a 27" display for a new Mac mini

    Googling you can come up with several "best monitors" lists but with two problems: a) There's almost no overlap between each of them so it's hard to find a model that is present in more than one list b) Almost invariably the exact reviewed models are NOT to be found in amazon.it or other vendors...