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  1. zachlegomaniac

    2014 Mac Mini to TV as Display (Blurry / Off Center)

    Hi there, I'm having a really hard time getting my 2014 Mac Mini to display correctly on both a small Magnavox HD (2008) television (that I am trying to "repurpose" for use with the Mac Mini), and my 46" Sharp Aquos. When I use an HDMI to HDMI cable (sold by Apple) the text is incredibly...
  2. A

    iMac could support external TB3 graphics?

    Yesterday I noticed this, a new NVIDIA graphics driver came out and under the release highlights it read: Now it is very likely for the new iMac to have TB3 support. And finally being able to use external GPU's over ThunderBolt would be great. You think this would be supported under OS X? Or...
  3. M

    External or internal SSD to run iOS on iMac late 2009

    Hi I need expertise here. I want to boost my old 21,5 iMac late 2009, 1 TB 5400 rpm with a SSD drive to run iOS from. a. Would you recommend replacing the internal drive or buying an external SSD with thunderbolt? b. What do I need to run iOS if I go for an external solution, 128, 256 or...
  4. jimmydasmoke

    Issues connecting iMac to MacAir

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone might be able to help with an issue I am having connecting using an iMac as a monitor for my MacAir. I have checked the Target Display Mode guidance https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592 and it would appear that this should work. I am trying to connect the...
  5. T

    DVI external monitor for iMac 27 5K

    Hi, 1. Is it possible to attach a DVI 24" monitor (NEC MultiSync EA241WM) to the newest iMac 27 5K with a Thunderbolt to DVI adapter? 2. The adapters I see on Amazon list maximum resolution as 1080p. If #1 is possible, is there a way to go to the native 24" monitor's resolution, which is...
  6. R

    Can't connect Dell U2515H using the DisplayPort cable provided with Display

    Hi all, I just acquired a Macbook Pro 15" Mid 2015 model. I had a Dell U2515H monitor already. The cable provided from Dell is a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort. I was using this same cable with my Macbook Air late 2011 and it was working. I tried using the same cable with the Macbook Pro that...
  7. ninktheone

    Humming sound som thunderbolt display

    Hi guys! I have a problem with my thunderbolt display. A problem which I thought was an easy-fix, but it's definitely not. There's a humming sound from my Thunderbolt display when it's connected to my Macbook Pro 2012. I thought it just needed some cleaning, but as shown in the video i found it...
  8. A

    Can I use a 4k TV with my Mid 2012 Macbook Pro?

    I would like to connect a 4k TV to my Macbook Pro 15" Mid 2012 with thunderbolt port? Graphic card: Intel HD Graphics 4000 1024 MB what are the ways around it? Would it be economical to upgrade the graphic card? I would appreciate your advice.
  9. sebastianmoney

    [HELP NEEDED] Mid 2011 iMac with External Display. How to Display Higher Than 1080p Through HDMI?

    Hi all, Long story short, I bought a 40'' 4k Samsung TV to use as an external monitor. I know my mid 2011 iMac would not be able to handle 4k output but I was hoping to get at least 2k (2560x1440) like the native 27'' resolution. However, after using the 4k Belkin mini displayport to HDMI...
  10. W

    USB Type C Frankenstein Project

    Hey all, I have a hair brained idea that comes in the form of a Frankenstein wire connection, so, please bare with me. The idea is to make the Macbook's Thunderbolt port into a USB Type C port. (Or at least having them connected to adequately transfer data.) Here is how I want to go about doing...
  11. M

    Can I connect two Macs to my iMac in Target Display Mode?

    I have a MacBook Pro that I use with an iMac 27" in Target Display Mode, using Thunderbolt. I'm thinking of getting a Mac Mini also, and I want to run it in TDM on my iMac. Can I connect both the MBP and the Mac Mini with Thunderbolt cables to my iMac, and thus use fn + F2 to rotate between...
  12. AllDayVanguard

    Which Mac Mini? 2011 vs. 2012 vs. 2014

    Alright, so I have $700, coming off of a broken, base model 2.5 GHz Mac Mini which had 4GB of RAM and a 500GB 5400rpm hard drive. Here are my options: 1. Mac Mini 2014 2.6 GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD = $663.65 2. Mac Mini 2012 2.5 GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 500 GB 5400rpm Hard Drive = $506.00 3. Mac...