Generally a visual screen used to display graphical or text output
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Is there any way to output to two 1920x1200 external monitors with any of MacBook Pro or Air?
I understand that you can output to one 1920x1200 monitor while still using the laptop's screen, and one 2560x1600 monitor using the dual-DVI adapter.
But can you output to two external 1920x1200 ...
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Can I connect more than one external monitor to the late 2010 MacBook Air?
I am thinking about buying the new MacBook Air as a primary desktop replacement. One of the things I have on my desktop which I like is two large monitors. Does anyone know whether the new MacBook ...
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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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Two external displays without Thunderbolt
I need to buy a new laptop (Mac) for work and the top priority for me is having at least two displays.
Unfortunately, due to budget limitations I cannot buy Apple Thunderbolt Displays. Now, and ...
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Does Apple support DDC/CI for 3rd party displays via Apple's Thunderbolt to DVI adapter
I had a Dell 21.5" monitor, which was previously connected to a Windows PC via its DVI port, which has no problem with DDC/CI which allowed me to control brightness and Contrast of the attached ...
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How can I set an external display (monitor) as the primary one?
Currently the MacBook's display works as primary, so every application I open gets open on the 13" and I have to drag it to the 24". I also don't have access to the dock on my 24".
Is is possible to ...
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How do I move my menubar to an external monitor?
I just asked this question (Using External Monitor and Spaces. Want Mouse to move Up/Down, not Left/Right?) and @calavera gave me a great answer, thanks!
But now I have another question. It seems ...
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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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How can I adjust the apparent color temperature of my display in OS X?
I really like f.lux, which is an app that automatically adjusts the display's apparent color temperature according to the time of day and location (so that the temperature is in sync with Sun).
How ...
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What is the difference between thunderbolt and displayport iMacs when used as monitors?
Somewhat confused by the Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort compatibility rules, and the apple store people were unhelpful, so I ask here (maybe I should ask here first :) Hopefully we can come to a ...
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Can you turn off or disable the display on an iMac?
I'd like to turn off my iMac display while connected to it via a remote desktop session. I'm using TeamViewer or LogMeIn, and unfortunately the screen stays on during those sessions when it really ...
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Control iMac and LED Cinema Display Brightness Simultaneously
I have a iMac 27'' and a LED Cinema Display 27'' connected to it. And I've noticed that to be able to control brightness I need to open the Display.prefPanel and modify the brightness of the displays ...
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MacBook Pro detects external monitor but shows black screen
MacBook Pro 8,1 (13", i5 2.3Ghz) - when I connect an external screen through a MiniDP -> DVI adapter the Mac detects it (knows it's a Samsung SyncMaster and lets me change its resolution) but doesn't ...
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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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Mac display won't turn on
I have an Apple HD display that has been in our IT depart for a few months now. It was working fine until recently (the past month or two). I can turn it on and it will work for a few days, but then ...
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What am I going to do with an iMac 27 inch's display 3, 4 years from now?
I want to buy a 27 inch iMac, but the monitor cannot be re-used... it cannot be hooked up to any KVM (Keyboard / Video / Mouse) switch to be used with a PC too...
Also, 3, 4 years down the road, I ...
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OSX Second monitor/display background
Is it possible to change the display default image on a second display connected to an Apple running OSX 10.6. ? I can see all the display options for the desktop, but the 2nd display has the Apple ...
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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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Is there a cheaper alternative to cinema displays?
Apple displays are great, except for the price.
I'm looking to replace my LG 19" display with a 24".
I can't find any screen that isn't overly widescreen, it's ridiculous ! Wide is good but too wide ...
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Can I use Air Display on multiple iOS devices at the same time?
I use Air Display to convert my iPad in to an extra monitor when I'm not using it. However, I have other iOS devices lying around, too. Is it possible to use Air Display to turn multiple iOS devices ...
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How to connect 4 monitors to Mac mini 2011
I want to connect 4 monitors to my Mac mini. I want to send the video output to an image wall, so the 4 monitors should show one big screen.
Which adapter(s) do I need for my plan?
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How can I tell when Turbo Boost is active on my MacBook?
I have one of the core i7 MacBooks, and I'm wondering if there is a way to see when Turbo Boost is active (other than the fact that the laptop gets really hot and the fan kicks on).
I use iStat to ...
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MacBook unplugged from external monitor thinks it's still the Secondary Desktop
I've got a MacBook Pro 13" with Lion plugged into an external VGA monitor. Often, when I unplug its video dongle deal, the MacBook doesn't realize the other monitor is gone. It continues to believe ...
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Is there software that allows me to use my Macbook Pro as a second monitor for iMac?
I'd like to do monitor spanning with my Macbook Pro next to my iMac, I haven't really found a good solution, anyone use anything they can recommend? I'm using Lion. Thanks.
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Is there a way to “split” one display so that it treated as two separate screens?
Is there any app or hack which can split a monitor into multiple screens? So for instance, a 1920x1080 display could be treated by the operating system as though there were two 960x1080 screens ...
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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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How do I connect a Mac to an analog TV?
Is it possible to connect my MBP with a Thunderbolt port to an old CRT TV? I think the TV has composite inputs at least, and maybe S-Video too.
I'd also like to use other computers with the same TV, ...
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Why is my MacBook Pro's screen going black for a second?
I have a new MacBook Pro, when I'm using it the screen goes suddenly blank for a second and comes back, it feels like as if someone unplugged my screen and plugged it back immediately.. why does this ...
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Using iMac as Mac Pro display
I currently have a iMac (27-inch, Late 2009, 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) which I would like to use as display for a new Mac Pro. How do I do that?
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Why automatically adjust brightness doesn't work after I change the brightness
Why automatically adjust brightness doesn't work after I change the brightness manually using the hot keys although it's set to do so in the displays configuration?
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Mirror iPad 2 screen on Mac
I would like to know if there is a possibility to display the iPad 2 screen on my Mac?
You know, silmilar to the Steve Jobs presentations.
Thank you for your help.
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Restart needed to reconnect Thunderbolt Display?
I was just reading the Apple Thunderbolt Wiki and stumbled upon this:
25) If I eject a Thunderbolt device using the Taskbar tool or disconnect the Thunderbolt cable, can I reconnect it again ...
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Is there a way to turn off an external Apple Cinema Display remotely and continue to use the computer?
Here's the situation: I often access my Mac Pro remotely using Screen Sharing and sometimes TeamViewer. The problem is that when I do this, everything I'm doing can be seen by those near the physical ...
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Run Keynote Presentation in a Window
Is there a way to run a Keynote presentation in a window instead of fullscreen? I changed the resolution to one smaller than my display, and it displays it centered. I need it in the upper left ...
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Sleeping screen (Cinema Display) keeps waking up. How can I make it sleep until mouse is moved?
I have my Mac Pro (Cyrus) configured not to fall asleep completely but to let the screen sleep when not used for half an hour. I also use the keyboard shortcut for forcing the display to sleep.
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When waking up my MacBook Pro, the external monitor unpredictably displays “snow flakes”
I can't seem to pinpoint a specific cause for this, but sometimes when I wake my MBP the external screen gets fuzzy, like a TV with no reception, but I can faintly see my desktop behind the noise. If ...
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How do I reset the Display cached data?
A week ago I noticed a weird Lion symptom, and posted a vague description of one this problem.
Today, after some tests, I came to a conclusion that this bug reproduces whenever a the computer is ...
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How to stop screen from dimming when watching video?
After a while being inactive with the mouse or keyboard, the macbook will dim my screen to save battery. I know I can expand the delay before it will dim in the system preferences, but are there any ...
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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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MacBook Pro with retina display external monitor connections
Is it possible to connect two external monitors to a Retina MacBook Pro without using Thunderbolt displays?
For example, one connected with HDMI and another using Apple's DVI connector and also use ...
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Can I use a Mid 2011 27 inch iMac (Thunderbolt) as a display for a PC?
There are other questions on here that are similar, but I believe they relate to older models. If this is a dupe please close it though - I just want to find out if this can be done.
I bought a 27 ...
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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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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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Big black vertical bar on external screen
I'm trying to plug an external screen on my 2010 macbook pro 15", but when I set the maximal resolution, 1920*1080, the image seems a little constrained, and a big black vertical bar appear on the ...
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External monitor resolution setting is lost after MacBook “wakes up” from sleep
I have recently purchased an external monitor that I am connecting to my MacBook Pro (Late 2009) using the MiniDisplay-to-VGA adapter. I have both the external monitor and the MacBook's monitor set to ...
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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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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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Terminal text size different when connected to external monitor
I have a Macbook Pro 15" running OS X 10.6.8. When not connected to an external monitor, launching Terminal looks like this. Note the width of the text (almost looks bold).
When connected to my 24" ...
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MacBook Pro doesn't detect external display after Lion upgrade
Asking on behalf of a friend.
His 2011 MacBook Pro (no Thunderbolt) was running Snow Leopard and was being connected to a Dell monitor in the standard way.
He upgraded to Lion and now the MacBook ...
