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Adapter for VGA monitor

What adapter do I need to use a Dell monitor with HDMI to my older MacBook Air?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 19, 2022 2:16 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2022 12:16 AM

Hi,

If your MacBook Air is 2018 or newer, you can connect USB-C to HDMI or VGA adapter.

If your MacBook Air is 2011 to 2017 model, you can connect Thunderbolt 1 or 2 to HDMI or VGA adapter.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=d64a021c8937942023e1929a1151c7372c668da691f1298c57a915f901c1dc354f43aa38f0d89dfffecf71d2f70ab2645715aea92056a7334a11d4a19fc3288d321fda95ed681bb36416ab1b5334cdf852a06d7ade78e92ec584ef93dac6401f9e099f60fa19d8a5ee1e9b8b40c8cb2e&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0


https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Microsoft/dp/B01N6M2VN4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=PKR1NJHFAECO&keywords=thunderbolt+2+to+hdmi+adapter&qid=1647760454&s=computers-intl-ship&sprefix=thunderbolt2+to+hdmi+adapter%2Ccomputers-intl-ship%2C221&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVEc0V0FISjk1RE5FJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEyMDg3SjAzUDhCQjU4VjY3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMDAwODYxOTc5TkM4OUlDMkNXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==


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Mar 20, 2022 12:16 AM in response to panifo

Hi,

If your MacBook Air is 2018 or newer, you can connect USB-C to HDMI or VGA adapter.

If your MacBook Air is 2011 to 2017 model, you can connect Thunderbolt 1 or 2 to HDMI or VGA adapter.


https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=d64a021c8937942023e1929a1151c7372c668da691f1298c57a915f901c1dc354f43aa38f0d89dfffecf71d2f70ab2645715aea92056a7334a11d4a19fc3288d321fda95ed681bb36416ab1b5334cdf852a06d7ade78e92ec584ef93dac6401f9e099f60fa19d8a5ee1e9b8b40c8cb2e&fs=f%3Dadapter%26fh%3D4595%252B45b0


https://www.amazon.com/DisplayPort-Thunderbolt-Gold-Plated-Compatible-Microsoft/dp/B01N6M2VN4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=PKR1NJHFAECO&keywords=thunderbolt+2+to+hdmi+adapter&qid=1647760454&s=computers-intl-ship&sprefix=thunderbolt2+to+hdmi+adapter%2Ccomputers-intl-ship%2C221&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVEc0V0FISjk1RE5FJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEyMDg3SjAzUDhCQjU4VjY3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMDAwODYxOTc5TkM4OUlDMkNXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==


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