Screen Mirroring on MacBook Pro

I cannot seem to disable screen mirroring on my 2016 Mac Book Pro (built mid 2015). There is not even an option to do it in system preferences. Can anyone help?

Posted on Apr 14, 2021 2:50 PM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Posted on Apr 14, 2021 3:24 PM

System Preferences > displays > Arrangement:

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Apr 14, 2021 3:24 PM in response to Pets Guardian

System Preferences > displays > Arrangement:

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