good morning, I am trying to connect a new MacBook Air 2020 to an external monitor with no HDMI input, but only Displayport or VGA input. I purchased a usb-c to HDMI adapter (plugged to the Mac) and used a HDMI-Displayport cable to connect to the external screen, but it does not work. The external display is not recognised. Any idea how to fix this problem? Thanks.
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MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15
so I finally solved this simply by buying a relatively cheap usb-c/diplayport cable: this worked immediately
so I finally solved this simply by buying a relatively cheap usb-c/diplayport cable: this worked immediately
PierLuigiFranceschini Said:
“Thanks for your reply. I actually need this for video only, to have an external, larger monitor while working.”
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Thank you for the update — see this reply: MacBook Pro 16” Dongle Support
I think it may be just way you need: USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter 4K@60Hz - Silver. It equals out the amperage/voltage, giving you successful output.
PierLuigiFranceschini Said:
“usb-c displayport monitor: [...]I am trying to connect a new MacBook Air 2020 to an external monitor with no HDMI input, but only Displayport or VGA input. I purchased a usb-c to HDMI adapter [...]The external display is not recognised. Any idea how to fix this problem?”
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The Resolution is Not Good Enough:
Get an HDMI Device (i.e. TV or Projector). HDMI is for Audio & Video, and is High Definition. VGA is Video-Only.
So, its time for a new monitor. Or just get a mini projector, and project it off the wall (like I do).
Thanks for your reply. I actually need this for video only, to have an external, larger monitor while working. The display is in good conditions and I do not want to buy a new one. It has a Displayport, which should be good for video, but it does not work. I want to avoid using VGA, which is too old and as I understand it decreases resolution.
PierLuigiFranceschini Said:
"so I finally solved this simply by buying a relatively cheap usb-c/diplayport cable: this worked immediately"
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Providing Some Info.
What is the brand and model of this asadpter? If you could provide that, that would be great. Also, take.picture of it, and add it to your reply. That would help many. THX!
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