What type of cable do I need to connect a large screen monitor to my MacBook Air, M1, 2020?
What type of cable do I need to connect a large screen monitor (external display) to my Macbook Air, M1, 2020?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.0
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What type of cable do I need to connect a large screen monitor (external display) to my Macbook Air, M1, 2020?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.0
I’d suggest going with the display port since its a higher quality connection.
link ➡️ Thunderbolt 3 to Display Port Cable - Amazon.com
if you really want to use the hdmi connection, then a usb-c or thunderbolt to hdmi cable;
I’d suggest going with the display port since its a higher quality connection.
link ➡️ Thunderbolt 3 to Display Port Cable - Amazon.com
if you really want to use the hdmi connection, then a usb-c or thunderbolt to hdmi cable;
That depends on the ports the monitor has.
If the monitor supports Thunderbolt 3 or 4, you can connect the Mac to the monitor with a straight USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cable.
Otherwise, an adapter may be needed, again depending on the ports on the Monitor.
Tell us the make and model of the monitor or at least the type of ports it has and we can offer more specific advice.
Thank you. It's an HP printer with HDMI cable. Here is the link:
HP 24mh FHD Monitor - Computer Monitor with 23.8-Inch IPS Display (1080p) - Built-In Speakers and VESA Mounting - Height/Tilt Adjustment for Ergonomic Viewing - HDMI and DisplayPort - (1D0J9AA#ABA) https://a.co/0kvczR2
Alternatively, Do you know of monitors that do support Thunderbolt cables? I haven't seen any.
Thanks for your help. I'm going with a hdmi adapter, based on your alternate suggestion, because that's what I need for the monitor I'm purchasing.
The monitor you linked to supports both HDMI and Display Port, which is why I suggested the Display Port option.
What type of cable do I need to connect a large screen monitor to my MacBook Air, M1, 2020?