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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

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 5:24 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 12:16 PM


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


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Aug 15, 2023 12:16 PM in response to geg20


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

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