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Choose display when doing a screen capture with external display

I have a Macbook with an external display. I use both displays and when I do a screen capture (⌘ + ⇧ + 3) I get two files on the desktop, one for each display. Is there a way to choose which display ...
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Multi-Monitor Bug in 10.8

I have a MBP (15" Mid 2010) running 10.8 attached to a 27" Samsung external monitor via HDMI connection (through an adapter cord). I have my display timeout set to 3 minutes (shorter than my sleep, ...
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OS X doesn't remember monitor resolution

Since recently, my MacBook running ML seems to forget the resolution of my external monitor after awaking from standby. When I detach it and attach it again when the MacBook is running, everything ...
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Is there a way to turn off the rMBP display with an external monitor plugged in, without closing the lid? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Turn off internal display without closing lid I use my retina MacBook Pro with an external monitor, but the area above the function keys gets pretty hot, especially when ...
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Suggestion for USB DVI adapter for Macbook Pro

I will get a latest Macbook Pro (without RD, 13") recently and want to setup two external monitors. My current monitors are Acer G235H with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution. I know that one monitor can ...
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Using a MacBook Pro as an external monitor

I would like to use my MacBook Pro (2010, with mini DisplayPort) as an external monitor for my Windows 7 PC. Before I buy an adapter, I want to know if it's even possible.
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How does Mac OS X 10.7 detect different displays?

I have a Macbook Pro with Mac OS X 10.7, and an external display screen attached to my Macbook, which is working fine. Sometimes, I have to switch the second display to a projector (because I want to ...
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External monitor has “snow” at 1080p/i when connected to MacBook Air

When I connect an external monitor to my new MacBook Air via Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, I see the extended desktop but there are snow-like artifacts. When I change the resolution to 720p, the screen ...
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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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Biggest external monitor support for MBP 13"

I'm using a MBP 13" and want to connect it to an external monitor. What is the largest resolution supported for an external monitor? From what I know this MBP is using VGA intel. Workstation: OSX ...
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MacBook Pro can't output to Panasonic HDTV (P60GT30)?

I have a new 15" MacBook Pro running Lion. My client has a new 60" Panasonic (P60GT30) in their conference room. They have a Windows laptop plugged in to the PC input, and it works fine. However, ...
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Which MacBook models support (directly or indirectly) dual DVI monitors, for a total of three screens?

I've read through the "Questions with similar titles", and I don't see anything that directly answers my question. Which current MacBook models (of any product line) support (directly or indirectly) ...
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how do I get a Quicktime video window to play on an external monitor, simultaneously using the laptop for something else?

Using Macbook using OS-X 10.5.8, how do I get a Quicktime video window to play on an external monitor, simultaneously using the laptop for something else? I have a Macbook circa 2008 which has OS-x ...
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External monitor over the air with Macbook

I have purchased a second-hand MacBook (13 inch, white) which is quite cool. Now i want to connect it to my external monitor and i have got a Mini-DVI-to-DVI cable from a friend of mine: However, ...
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Use external display only with MacBook?

I have a Mid 2010 MacBook. Is it possible to make the external display into the only one, so that I can close the lid and keep working on my MacBook with an external keyboard/mouse and monitor?
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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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Does a Mini-DVI to DVI cable exist that's more than 6 inches long?

I have a plastic MacBook that I like to use both on the go and at home, where I have a monitor, keyboard/mouse, speakers, etc that I hook up to use it more or less as a desktop. This works great, for ...