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how do I get my external monitor to display what's on my macbook pro?

how do I get my external monitor to display what's on my macbook pro?

Posted on Sep 5, 2021 12:09 PM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2021 2:12 PM

ckfromedmonton wrote:

how do I get my external monitor to display what's on my macbook pro?


When you select the "Mirror Displays," your Mac chooses a resolution that both displays appear capable of showing completely.


It switches both displays to exactly the same display generator Hardware, and they are perfectly in sync.


Use external monitors with your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202351


>System Preferences>Display


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac ..

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177

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Sep 5, 2021 2:12 PM in response to ckfromedmonton

ckfromedmonton wrote:

how do I get my external monitor to display what's on my macbook pro?


When you select the "Mirror Displays," your Mac chooses a resolution that both displays appear capable of showing completely.


It switches both displays to exactly the same display generator Hardware, and they are perfectly in sync.


Use external monitors with your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202351


>System Preferences>Display


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac ..

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177

how do I get my external monitor to display what's on my macbook pro?

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