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  1. Runs For Fun

    Wallpaper goes blank on second display

    Recently I've been having this problem where after a few days the wallpaper on my second display will just go black. If I try to change the wallpaper when this happens it just stays black. If I kill the Dock process the wallpaper will come back but it will glitch out again the next time the...
  2. macjunkie2013

    Use windows laptop screen as secondary (or primary) monitor for Mac Mini M1?

    Can I use my Windows laptop screen as a secondary (or primary) monitor for my Mac Mini M1? It is a HP Zbook X2 and has 2x Thunderbolt 3 Ports, 1x HDMI port, 1x USB 3 port. I am pretty sure it is possible with a Samsung Tab S7.
    • macjunkie2013
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    • hdmi mac m1 mac mini pc laptop second display thunderbolt 3 windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS
  3. GamaReyes

    Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter issues

    I own an old macbook pro (late 2011) that doesn't have an HDMI port so I bought a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter to use a second display (LG Monitor). So far I have bought 3 adapters from different brands and all of them have stopped working after a week of use. The display stays blank with a "No...
    • GamaReyes
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    • adapters hdmi issue second display thunderbolt 2 display
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. S

    Using Mid-2011 Mac as 2nd Display for Mid-2017 iMac w/Mohave

    I found many posts about this online and in this forum, but not for my configuration, which seems to matter. I want to use a mid-2011 Mac as a 2nd display for my mid-2017 Mac. • Main Mac: iMac, Mid-2017, Core i5, 27-inch, 3.8, Mohave 10.14.4, Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) • 2nd Mac: Mac, Mid-2011, Core...
  5. B

    Was the second display "overload" issue corrected?

    I still have working mid2012 MBP with 8GB Ram. It has no any particular problem at the moment when I use it as is. But when I connect second display (no matter via thunderbolt or HDMI) the CPU overload does not allow to use any browser etc in addition to 2nd display. When I disconnect 2nd...
    • Baletin
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    • imac mbp second display
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iMac
  6. Dima Nazdratenko

    Lags when second monitor is turned off

    Hi everyone. I have the newest iMac 27" (2019) with the latest Mac OS (Mojave 10.14.5). When I connect second monitor (Dell u2414h 1920x1080) all is ok while it is working. When I turn it off (Dell) then my iMac is starting lags (some little freezes every 2-3 seconds). Connection is done...
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    What OS is needed to hook up an 2011 iMac to MBP

    I have a 27" inch 2011 iMac that I need to use as a second screen on a 2017 MacBook Pro with 2 USB-C ports. What OS does the iMac need to have in order for this to happen? Thank you for looking.
    • brainwave89
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    • imac second display
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  8. D

    Second monitor with 2017 iMac

    Hi, I have a 23" Apple Cinema display that I want to use as a second monitor for my new 2017 27" 5K iMac. What adapter do I need to make this work? Thank you! A quick update......I've found one USB-C to DVI (Plugable) that others have said works for the exact combo that I have, so I'll assume...
    • djole
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    • monitor second display
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  9. O

    Best video card for secondary monitor.

    I am almost ready to switch from an Mac Pro 1,1 to a 27' Retina iMac and am intending to connect my existing 23" ACD as a secondary monitor. Would it benefit this set up to go for the 4GB video card or is the standard option sufficient. The machine would be used principally for Logic Pro and...
    • Obdewlla
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    • display second display
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  10. tillets

    MBP mid 2012

    Hello, I just have bought a MBP mid 2012. I wonder if it is a rMBP? And what is the option with a samsung UHD display. I own a U28D590 display with HDMI and DisplayPort. I tested a thunderbolt cable from Apple Store in an adaptater mini displayPort to DisplayPort. It actually doesn't work...
    • tillets
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    • display displayport mbp 13" mid2012 minidisplayport second display thunderbolt
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. verstaerker

    Mac Pro 2013 - second display no signal

    after i wake my mac from sleep mode the second display (Dell 4k on MDP) often gets no signal the only solution is to restart the mac or unplug the cable from the mac and plug it into another port wich is very annoying - has anybody similar problems and has any hints for a solution?
    • verstaerker
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    • hibernate mac pro screen second display standby
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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