If you want to connect an external monitor to your MacBook, there are a few things you need to know. First, you need to know what type of monitor you have. There are two main types of monitors: CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal display). Most people have an LCD monitor these days, but if you’re not sure, just look at the back of your monitor. If it has a big glass tube, it’s a CRT; if it’s flat, it’s an LCD. Second, you need to know what type of cable you need to connect your monitor to your MacBook. The most common type of cable is DVI, but you might also need an HDMI, DisplayPort, or VGA cable. Third, you need to know what resolution you want to use. The higher the resolution, the more detailed the image will be, but the smaller everything will appear. Fourth, you need to know what refresh rate you want to use. The refresh rate is the number of times per second that the image on your screen is refreshed. A higher refresh rate means that the image will be smoother, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Fifth, you need to know what color depth you want to use. The color depth is the number of colors that your monitor can display. A higher color depth means that the image will be more realistic, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Sixth, you need to know what angle you want to view your monitor at. The angle is the number of degrees from horizontal that you can tilt your monitor. A higher angle means that you can view the image from a more vertical angle, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Seventh, you need to know what position you want your monitor in. The position is the number of pixels from the top of your screen that your monitor will be placed. A higher position means that your monitor will be closer to the top of your screen, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Eighth, you need to know what size you want your monitor to be. The size is the number of inches diagonally from corner to corner that your monitor will be. A larger monitor will give you a more immersive experience, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Ninth, you need to know what shape you want your monitor to be. The shape is the number of sides that your monitor will have. A square monitor will give you a more immersive experience, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Tenth, you need to know what material you want your monitor to be made out of. The material is the type of material that your monitor will be made out of. The most common type of material is plastic, but you might also want to consider a metal or glass monitor. Eleventh, you need to know what price you want to pay for your monitor. The price is the amount of money that you are willing to spend on your monitor. A higher price will get you a better quality monitor, but it will also use more of your computer’s resources. Finally, you need to know what brand you want your monitor to be. The brand is the company that makes your monitor. Some of the most popular brands are Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Samsung. Now that you know all of this, you’re ready to buy a monitor!