can you use one end usb one end hdmi to connect your mac to a tv

can i hook my tv up to my computer using an hdmi cable on one side and a usb on the other? thanks for answering. i have never done it before.mac book pro

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 1:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 1:52 PM

No, your Mac does not output video over the USB ports. Depending on the model of the MacBook Pro you have (Apple menu > About this Mac), you'd need either a mini-displayport to HDMI adapter, a USB-C to HDMI adapter, or just an HDMI cable.

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