Wallpaper when plugged into monitor
Hello! When I plug my Macbook Air M2 into a monitor through HDMI my wallpaper changes to a picture I had set 5 years ago. Is there a way to change this to my current wallpaper? Thanks
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Hello! When I plug my Macbook Air M2 into a monitor through HDMI my wallpaper changes to a picture I had set 5 years ago. Is there a way to change this to my current wallpaper? Thanks
Perhaps try a different display adapter; some of those use 'display link'.
Other options were more likely to work than HDMI, while I've used few..
Sometimes a cable may work, best without an adapter.
Connect a display to your Mac - Apple Support
If your external display is dark or low resolution - Apple Support
Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support
[linked tech page reference may help externals work]
When repurposing older Mac portables; I include adapters.
And as their system software saw update, sometimes different
quality adapters or cables are required to assist their function.
To be sure what 'exact model year build' yours is, identify it:
Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support
Find your Mac model name and serial number - Apple Support
Perhaps try a different display adapter; some of those use 'display link'.
Other options were more likely to work than HDMI, while I've used few..
Sometimes a cable may work, best without an adapter.
Connect a display to your Mac - Apple Support
If your external display is dark or low resolution - Apple Support
Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support
[linked tech page reference may help externals work]
When repurposing older Mac portables; I include adapters.
And as their system software saw update, sometimes different
quality adapters or cables are required to assist their function.
To be sure what 'exact model year build' yours is, identify it:
Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support
Find your Mac model name and serial number - Apple Support
Wallpaper when plugged into monitor