MacBook Air does not detect external displays

MacBook Air is connected to a ThinkPad hybrid USB-C with USB-A. It detects the mouse and keyboard but not the external displays. I just downloaded MacOS Big Sur 11.6.8

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Aug 20, 2022 2:11 PM

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Aug 20, 2022 3:54 PM in response to Lyawise

Click ▶︎ Mac connected displays. 🖥

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Lyawise Author

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Aug 20, 2022 4:17 PM in response to Smilin-Brian

Tried all that. It didn’t help.

Aug 20, 2022 5:47 PM in response to Lyawise

What did Apple tell you when you followed my instructions under; "Need more help?"

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