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  1. J

    BenQ QHD gaming monitor for Mac Mini M2

    Hi all, bit of a newbie here as have come from a 2011 iMac, but I've got a Mac Mini M2 Pro on its way to and was looking at monitors. Unfortunately price is a consideration so no Apple Display for me. I have a Dell P2319H from work at home which I believe is 1080p so could utilise that, but have...
  2. C

    Dell S2722QC flickering update

    So I'm planning on buying a 4k monitor for programming and general University use and the Dell S2722QC is on sale and with the student discount, is around $AUD70 cheaper than the LG 27UP850N-W which is also on sale. The problem is there's a lot of discussions on the Internet that says that it...
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    How to connect a 2018 Mac Mini to a Mini DisplayPort Monitor with 4K@60 Hz

    I recently bought the Samsung 27" ViewFinity S90PC 5K monitor (their competitor to the 27" Apple Studio Display). Besides a Thunderbolt 4 input, this monitor also offers a second input via Mini DisplayPort. The Thunderbolt 4 input is already occupied by my Mac Studio. I am looking to connect a...
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    Advice req: buying monitor for MacBook Pro / Air

    I’ve used my trusty iMac 5k 27inch (2015) for many years and loved it. I have a separate, even older MacBook Air for mobile use and just used shared online drives. Now I’m looking at a new MacBook Pro M3-Pro 16-inch coming into the environment. Great machine - but I would really want to run it...
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    Mac Mini M2 Pro Monitor

    I’m purchasing a new Mac Mini M2 Pro and I’m just not sure what monitor to buy. I’ve already decided to get the Keychron C2 mechanical keyboard (or maybe Logitech MX Mechanical), and the Logitech MXS mouse. I want a wired keyboard. I just don’t trust the wireless stability. I haven’t made my...
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    Mac Mini Pro Detects TV (HDMI) When TV Is Off.

    Hi everyone. Just as the tutor says, my Mac Mini Pro (M2) detects my TV (HDMI) even when it’s off. It also does the same when one of my USBC monitors is off, but I usually have both on, so it doesn’t bother me as much. Is there a fix for this? I think I’ve read a work around involving...
  7. J

    Macbook Pro with HP Monitor via USB C - Bad Quality why??

    I have searched the internet for the past 6 hours, so hope someone can help.. I recently bought a HP M27FD monitor for my 2016 Macbook Pro 15". Bought this because it had a USB-C port so i could screenshare and charge. - but when connected the image quality is not at all as expected - you can...
  8. M

    Monitor issue with Mac mini M2

    Happy new year! I recently purchased a Mac mini M2 (2023) which I connected to my BENQ EX2510 monitor. My display is set to 1920 x 1080 at a 60 Hertz refresh rate. Unfortunately, the text rendering is far from ideal (please see the attached photo). Do you have any suggestions for fixing this...
  9. M

    Imac 5k 2015 as monitor for macbook pro m1/m2 max.

    Hello everyone, Can I use iMac 5K 2015 27” inch as a monitor for MacBook Pro M1/M2 Max? Please help me
  10. S

    Problem with Thunderbolt Dislpay after upgrade to Sonoma / Ventura

    Hi guys, I decided to upgrade to Ventura from Monterey a few weeks ago. At first everything was looking fine, but then I noticed a strange thing happening with my display. I have an LG monitor that connects through TB (and then everything else is connected to the LG) and it has PD up until 90W...
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    Recommendations for a 32" 5K monitor for M3 MBP that isn't $5,000 (APD XDR)

    I need to replace my failing work monitor - a 2010 27" ASD - for my new (incoming) M3 16" MBP. As the title explains, I LOVE the design and quality of Apple's 27" Studio Display, but I really want something at 32", and I'm unwilling to pay $5,000 for the 32" APD XDR. I'm willing to pay a...
  12. MiniApple

    Resolved iMac (M1 or M3) - secondary ussage as a monitor for Windows PC?

    Thinking about getting an iMac M1 or M3 for my daily office/web usage and was wondering since the monitor is so good: Can I use the M1 or M3 iMac also as a monitor for my Windows PC and what would be required? Quick search didn't show me anything useful, mostly only how to use it with...
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    Best 27" display for a late 2013 Macbook Pro with the highest ppi?

    I'm looking for the closest resolution to the retina screen as I can find, while still being compatible with my older macbook pro (13" late 2013). I don't like blocky text and that's most important to me in terms of improvement. I have a 4k 27" msi monitor and the text is not great. It's scaled...
  14. K

    What monitor for Mac Studio

    My iMac 27" from 2015 badly needs to be replaced. I'm very keen un a buying a Mac Mini or preferable Mac Studio. I need two monitors but I simply can not afford two Apple Displays. Next to my iMac I have a very good 5K Dell Monitor that I'm quite fond of. Due to my disabililty I need to be able...
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    Best Free App for Monitoring Network Connections on Macs

    Hey folks, I'm looking for recommendations on the best app for monitoring network connections on a Mac. I know about Wireshark, which does a great job of capturing packet data, but I'm used to ProcMon (Windows world) and it has ability to document connection information (e.g., like inbound TCP...
  16. anjanesh

    Multiple Monitor support and loaded with Sonoma

    1. Can the MacBook Air M2 connect (extend) to two 27" Dell monitors ? If so, how ? Two USB-Cs ? 2. Will ordering a new M2 Air which will be delivered only after 3 weeks because of custom config, have sonoma which just got released ?
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    iPad Capturino: Use your iPad as a monitor with pro tools for photo and video

    Hi everyone, Recently launched Capturino. A UVC app that can be used for photo and videographers. It is a completely free app for just screen use if that is all you need. The app has been optimised for the longest screen use (around 7-8 hours, %50 brightness, iPad Pro 2018 11", which is my...
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    Would this monitor be okay for a MacBook Air 15”?

    https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-usb-c-monitor-s2722qc/apd/210-bbrq/monitors-monitor-accessories If not, I’d appreciate any recommendations.
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    MacBook Pro 16" M2 Max Monitor Questions

    Hi everyone, I've decided to purchase a loaded MacBook Pro 16" for my 3d work. I have a few questions. I'm looking at purchasing the LG 32" 4k Ultrafine Ergo monitor. 1. Would the machine be fine to drive 2 of these monitors plus a 24" Cintiq Pro, or should I really be looking at 2 monitors...
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    Can’t get Full screen from YouTube

    Hello, I've got a new monitor Acer 29.5” 12:9 Everything is working fine except video streaming from YouTube Any video clip I try to play from YouTube has cut of picture from both sides. In other words I can’t get full screen from YouTube. When I try to play any other Video sources I do have...