Generally a visual screen used to display graphical or text output
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What is required for HiDPI mode?
I followed the directions in this question. I've checked "Enable HiDPI display modes" in Quartz Debug, and I've rebooted and logged in again, but no HiDPI modes appear. I've rerun Quartz Debug and ...
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Which resolutions does the Retina MacBook Pro support, and how?
The new Retina MacBook Pro has an astounding 2880x1800 pixels. Naturally, the "native" double-detail resolution is 1440x900. But what other resolutions can be used? And how crisp are they? (Are they ...
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What displays are capable of displaying full resolution from the new MacBook Pro with retina display?
What displays are capable of displaying 2880 by 1800 pixels from the new MacBook Pro with Retina display?
The current Apple Thunderbolt Display is only capable of 2560 by 1440 pixels.
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When using an second monitor, is it possible to move the cursor off both sides of the screen?
For example, I have a MBP connected to an external monitor. I use both screens but hate the fact that I have to go all the way to the left side of the external monitor (which is huge) in order to go ...
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Blurry/aliased text on external LCD in Lion
I have an external LCD hooked up to my MacBook Pro 5,5 running Lion. I have major aliasing on the external monitor in every application. Using the commonly recommended defaults -currentHost write ...
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Energy saver: do the battery settings apply during charging?
I have my Macbook pro 17 (early 2011, OSX 10.6.8) set to turn off the display at 30 minutes on AC, and 10 minutes on battery.
I've noticed recently that if the battery is charging (the little battery ...
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Connect two 30“ ACD on a 17” MacBook Pro (early 2011)
My setup is a 30" Cinema Display (2560x1600, DVI) from around 2007, and a 17-inch, Early 2011 Macbook Pro. I'm wondering if I can add a second external monitor via a USB adaptor or any other solution. ...
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MacBook Pro 15" 2011 display problem at loading
I have a problem with my display, at loading time I can't see Apple logo and when I press option bottom to change the booting device I can not see any thing except a dark screen and my Mac comes out ...
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Display failure after waking up from standby
for some days I am experiencing a very strange behavior when my MacBook Air (newest generation) wakes up from the standby modus.
Instead of the login view there are just many white and black lines ...
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Display problem after installing Win 7 on Macbook Pro 15 (2011)
After installing Win 7 on my macbook via BootCamp I get a black screen on booting my macbook. And the brightness is very low on Win 7 I cannot see any thing on Windows. But On mac all thing is fine ...
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iMac display has discolored tan lines
I have a 24 inch, mid-2007 iMac purchased used. I don't know the original owner and it's out of warranty.
On the display is a series of tan or yellowish horizontal lines - all an approximate inch ...
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MBAir 13" 2011 blinks after open lid
I have a 2011 MBA (13", 10.7.2, 256 GB). Very often, when I open the lid (and the MacBook is sleeping) the system freezes for 2-3 seconds, then the display blinks; after that, the system waits 1-2 ...
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Macbook Air backlight occasionally powering off
Started a few months ago, and it's definitely not to do with sleep mode as I've checked but my MBA will drop the backlight then shut the screen off completely. Never had anything spilt on it, seems to ...
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Problems with color consistency on Apple Thunderbolt Display
When I got my 27" thunderbolt display, set it up with my 2011 lion MBP was working as it should, my desktop backgrounds was being shared or extended across the displays, when I hit mission control I ...
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Cursor as full screen crosshairs
I have a 27" iMac running Snow Leopard. In a wide range of applications I often need to use a straight edge to compare different values on charts, even sometimes charts generated by different ...
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Is there a display screen with a Thunderbolt interface that is not made by Apple?
Any suggestion for a non-Apple monitor to connect to MBA (mid-2011)? The display has to reach the same resolution without flickering. Does a non-Apple Thunderbolt display exist?
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Is it possible to “window” fullscreen games?
Is it possible to force an OpenGL app into a window instead of fullscreen canvas?
I'm using two displays and would like to use the other, while playing a game on one display. Since fullscreen makes ...
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Preview zooms view when moving document from laptop screen to external monitor
In Preview, when I drag a PDF document from my laptop screen to an external monitor, Preview zooms in the view by a large amount--enough that I have to click the "minus" button a couple of times to ...
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Can't get VGA output to work with MacBookPro5,3 OS X 10.6.8
I have a ~2009 MacBook Pro (model MacBookPro5,3) with OS X 10.6.8.
I'm trying to use a Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter to connect to an external monitor. I've tried two different monitors and ...
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Specification of mid-2010 15" MacBook Pro LCD panel?
I've been enjoying my mid-2010 15" MacBook Pro for almost two years now, and am quite satisfied.
However, I never knew what the computer's display's exact specifications are (other than it is LED ...
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Can I turn off the screen with a keyboard shortcut?
One of the first customizations I make in Windows is to install WinBubble, an awesome piece of software that lets me add an option the the right-click menu of the desktop: 'Turn Off Monitor.' It's ...
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Which Macs support HDCP on their built-in / native displays?
Which Macs, both desktop and portable, support HDCP on their native displays? The web is awash with information on connected displays, and which support it, don't support it, and stories of people who ...
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External monitor usually not working on MBP
I am connecting an external monitor to a MBP with a MiniDP-DVI adapter to which I connect a DVI cable going to a monitor.
The monitor usually doesn't wake up from sleep. I have been unable to use the ...
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What are the wireless display options for MacBook Air?
Are there any viable Wireless display solutions for MacBook Air (with Thunderbolt port). I know I can connect to HDMI-compatible TV or Monitor using cables and convertors. Is there any way I can avoid ...
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iPad 3 max framerate
Has anyone tried to test the maximum frame rate one an iPad 3 connected to a 120Hz screen for example?
I would like to know if it's possible to achieve more than the 60fps using the any ...
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Are there any third party displays that have similar resolution and image quality to the Thunderbolt Display?
The cinema and thunderbolt displays are expensive. As such, I'm thinking about a third party display to attach to my MacBook. I currently have a Dell 24" monitor, but the color is waaaay off. The IT ...
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MacBook pro (Early 2011) display backlight won't turn on automatically after waking up from sleep
My 15" Macbook Pro (Early 2011) has always had a problem where when I open the lid to wake it from sleeping the backlight doesn't turn on. I can easily turn it on by changing the brightness, which ...
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Monitor Words Per Minute on the background?
I'm looking for an application that can run on the background and would monitor my average words per minute as I go about my day. At the end of the day (or week) I want to see a recap of my ...
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Do MacBook Pro displays degrade over time?
I work on MacBook Pro (15", mid 2010) pretty much every day for at least 8hrs. I remember my previous (non-Apple) laptops displays used to darken over time. Should I expect something similar happening ...
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Using existing DVI/VGA monitors with a new Mac Mini
I currently have a PC with dual monitors. This PC is on it's way out and I want to replace it with a new Mac Mini, using my existing peripherals. The current monitors are a 27" Dell (2560x1440) ...
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Does OS X have a setting that will let me apply a Gaussian Blur to the monitor or a specific window?
I've seen apps like Isolator which allow one to focus or concentrate on the frontmost window by blurring out the others; I'm looking to do the opposite: blur out the main window (or the entire ...
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iMac as PS3 Screen
I was considering getting a PS3 and I'm planning to connect it to my 27" iMac (late 2009 model). What is the best way to connect the two?
UPDATE: Considering the price of all the adapters and the ...
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Is there a way to have AppleScript output displayed in the menubar?
Before reading further:
I know about butler and similar programs. I am looking for a BUILT-IN way to do this without a third party app.
Anyway, I wrote an AppleScript that runs a shell command. I ...
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Unable to set previously used resolution, 1600x2560
I just came back to the office after being away for a month, plugged my mac into the 30" Dell display I have at work (rotated 90 degrees), and it the resolution is now 1536x2048 and that is the ...
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Bright-Pixel Policy for MacBook Pro
Recently bought a 13" MacBook Pro on Apple Store. I just discovered a "stuck pixel" which shines red when it's supposed to be black.
I can't find any pixel policy on the web page. Do they have such ...
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How can I connect a Mac Mini to a VGA monitor?
I have a Mac Mini and want to connect it to my Lenovo L2230 monitor. I've read instructions about connecting a MacBook Air to a VGA monitor but I can't translate it to my situation. At present the ...
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Can I connect my MacBook Pro DisplayPort to a Thunderbolt iMac to use as a display?
I have a MacBook Pro with Mini DisplayPort and I want to use target display mode to use a Thunderbolt iMac as an external display. If this works, would I need a Mini DisplayPort cable or a Thunderbolt ...
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Daisy-chain non-display port displays
I have a Mac Mini (Mid 2011) running OS X Lion with two monitors currently hooked up to it. One is a DVI monitor (it also supports VGA) and the other is VGA-only.
The DVI monitor is currently hooked ...
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An external monitor for my macbook late 2008. Trouble?
I use a macbook 13' late 2008. It is perfect for traveling but when I am at home I would like to use an external monitor.
Before buying anything, I have some questions. The monitor I want is:
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Does a black screen save battery on an iPhone 4?
Where can I found information about the power consumption of an iPhone 4 display? Which technology is used? Does it save battery lifetime when the screen displays black or dark pixels?
Additionally, ...
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Early 2011 MBP has odd dots on external monitor
I have this Mac:
And it's attached to an Acer P191w. It will show an odd grid of dots on the external monitor like so:
When I move the application the dots will get 'refreshed' and go away ...
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Is it okay to run Apple's Thunderbolt Display in portrait mode?
Will it overheat when used in portrait mode? (The air intake holes are in the bottom of the monitor when it is used in landscape mode, which provides good ventilation. When you put the monitor in ...
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Mac Mini (summer 2011) and Dell U2711 - How to get the maximum resolution 2560x1440?
I've been using the Mac Mini with Dell U2711 monitor for couple days and only now I've realized what is wrong: The display isn't using its maximum resolution 2560x1440 but the 1080p which the OS ...
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Low display resolution after using external display?
I've a refurbished late-2008 Macbook Pro running the latest version of Lion. This problem started couple of weeks ago. Whenever I detach an external monitor, the resolution on the laptop display goes ...
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Are there any non-Apple Thunderbolt displays? [closed]
Are there any Thunderbolt displays produced by anyone besides Apple?
Apple charges about twice the price of equivalent monitors without the thunderbolt port. Apple may handle the cable jungle ...
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Remotely working on iMac, but with screen darkened
I have my main iMac in my kids room (little house, alas) and often I have to work late at night; I'd like to connect from my MacBook to the iMac keeping the screen black, as in sleep mode. Is there ...
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Unibody White MacBook display dims when laptop on top of another
When you place an open display plastic unibody MacBook upon a closed display MacBook of almost any kind, the display will cut out when it goes past the ninety degree angle. I am thinking its a ...
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Is there a keyboard shortcut for sleeping a display? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is it possible to put the display to sleep without putting the whole computer to sleep?
What is the keyboard command to sleep (or turn off) a display, but not actually ...
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Waking up MBP for external display
According to the docs, to use an external monitor as the sole/primary display device, I can close the lid on my MBP. To wake it up I can either press a key on my bluetooth or mouse.
Therein lies my ...
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My Cinema Display blinks
…3-4x during first the 5 minutes of use each day. Is it dying? A young 15" Macbook Pro drives it and I'm using latest Lion.
