Cannot see the menu bar on Mac mini when using a TV monitor

I just bought mini Mac and using tv monitor and cannot figure out how to see the top bar that has apple logo upper left and time/date on other side with stuff in between


Posted on May 29, 2026 9:24 AM

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Posted on May 29, 2026 10:10 AM

What make, model and size is the TV...?


Refer to the TV's User Guide:

Basically use the TV's Menu > Picture or Display and change the TV's Aspect Ratio or Resolution.


Then once you can see the Mac mini's Menu Bar:

Go to Apple > System Settings... > Displays and fine tune.

see > Change your Mac display’s resolution - Apple Support

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May 29, 2026 10:10 AM in response to lauren5595

What make, model and size is the TV...?


Refer to the TV's User Guide:

Basically use the TV's Menu > Picture or Display and change the TV's Aspect Ratio or Resolution.


Then once you can see the Mac mini's Menu Bar:

Go to Apple > System Settings... > Displays and fine tune.

see > Change your Mac display’s resolution - Apple Support

Cannot see the menu bar on Mac mini when using a TV monitor

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