If you’re looking to increase your productivity or simply want to have more screen real estate, you can connect an external monitor to your MacBook Pro. This process is relatively simple and only requires a few minutes to set up. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
- First, gather the necessary cables and adapters. You’ll need a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, and a power adapter. If you’re using a DisplayPort cable, you’ll also need a USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter.
- Next, connect the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable to the appropriate port on your MacBook Pro. If you’re using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable, connect it to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port.
- Then, connect the other end of the cable to the external monitor. If you’re using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) cable, connect it to the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on the monitor.
- Finally, connect the power adapter to the external monitor. Once everything is plugged in, turn on your external monitor and your MacBook Pro.
- Your MacBook Pro should automatically detect the external monitor and adjust its resolution. If it doesn’t, you can go to System Preferences > Displays to manually adjust the resolution.
And that’s it! You should now have an external monitor connected to your MacBook Pro. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.