You can’t beat the convenience of having two monitors while working. For one, you don’t have to constantly shift from one window to the other while doing different things all at the same time. Mac users who prefer having open pages side by side will find this guide on how to connect their Mac with an external monitor quite handy.
First, check which displays your Mac device supports by doing the following:
You will then be directed to an Apple web page indicating your device’s technical specifications. Under Display and Video Support, you will see some details similar to the following:
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
This is for a 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020) model.
Connecting to an external display lets you choose between:
Note: This may not work on older Mac devices such as early 2015 models or older.
Those who have an Apple TV can use AirPlay to use their TV as a second screen. Apple TV is designed for use with TVs, but it can also be used to connect to HDMI-enabled computer monitors.
To use AirPlay mode as a second display:
To enable AirPlay to mirror your main Mac device:
To turn off AirPlay:
Your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and other Apple devices have functionalities you may not have yet explored. To get more productivity hacks and/or hardware support, call our IT experts today.
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