OS X :: Mini DVI Connect To VGA Adaptor
Nov 3, 2010
i want to connect my macbook to a VGA screen, I have the macbook, I have the screen, I even have the adaptor (it's the one which came with the Macbook). The thing I really don't understand is why this adaptor cable is only about 3 inches long. I can't even find one which is longer. Surely I am not the only person who has encountered a problem with this - the VGA socket on the monitor I have is more than 3 inches up from the base so I literally cannot use this cable without half-lying the monitor down. Clearly this is ridiculous and not how it was intended to be, but how do people make this work?! As I say, Irealise this probably sounds stupid, but I am completely baffled by the total absurdity of it as well.
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Nov 2, 2009
I bought a Mini DisplayPort to DVI adaptor with the intent of connecting my TV (with DVI-in) to my MacBook in order to use front row (and plex) for films.
However when I got home, I found that the DVI female of the adaptor does not match up (or successfully connect) to the DVI male of the cable. Have I done something foolish, but it seems that there are pins on the male that do not have a corresponding socket?
I have attached an image to try and help out...
Should I just give up and seek out a VGA instead?
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Dec 20, 2009
I'm trying to get my Mac Mini to drive my Dell 30" screen at it's native res of 2560x1600. But I don't want to fork out the cash for the apple adapter, especially with the talk of issues with them. Are there any third party cheaper options out there to got from either the minidvi, or the mini display port?
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Jun 18, 2012
I am looking to connect my macbook pro to an Acer G24 monitor, but am not sure what best way to do it.The resolution of the monitor is 1920x1200, and it is a 24" screen, with VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports.My macbook pro is the late 2011 entry model.
Will there be a difference in the quality of the picture on my external monitor, depending on whether I connect using a HDMI cable or a DVI cable? I will have to buy an adapter for each of these, to plug into the mini DVI port on my mac, will this alter the quality of the picture at all? If I were to buy an Apple Tv, would I be able to plug it straight into my monitor using a HDMI cable? If so, how would I manage the audio, as my monitor does not have speakers. Would using a thunderbolt cable (with HDMI adaptor) increase the quality of the picture of my monitor?
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MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.4), Apple TV, Thunderbolt, Monitor
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Dec 22, 2010
I'm looking for one of these because i am trying to use dual monitors with my iMac 21.5", i have seen these on ebay but they all say 'Mini DisplayPort to VGA for Macbook', will it work with my iMac too.
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Apr 12, 2010
So our church just purchased a nice refurb iMac to use for media presentations during weekly worship services. We have a projector with a VGA cable, so I bought a mini display port to VGA adapter from apple so that we can connect our shiny new iMac to our big screen.
However, when we attempt to connect our VGA to our adapter, they don't fit together properly. It's like the screws on the VGA cable aren't long enough to screw into the adapter...thus, the cable won't stay connected to the adapter (it just falls out).
Someone suggested getting an S cable to replace the VGA cable, but Apple tells me there's no adapter to link the S cable to the iMac. I'm absolutely clueless...surely there is a way to connect my wonderful new iMac to the big screen.
Any ideas?
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Mar 13, 2012
how would i connect an emac to a mini so that i can share files? the ethernet port on the mini is used for internet.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Dec 26, 2008
I have a cheap hdtv. when i connect my macbook to it it doesn't get a signal (via mini dvi to hdmi) until i click "detect displays" on my laptop, then "gather windows," then when i set the display to the proper resolution (720) the image appears on my tv without a problem.
I just got a mac mini, and since i don't have two monitors I cannot use this trick. I get no image on my tv.
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Nov 2, 2009
I have a 46" Mitsubishi projector tv that has only typical red/yellow/white and component, How do you connect a mac mini through the receiver to the TV? I don't have any type of s video or vga/dvi links on the TV, or the receiver it is too old.
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Feb 8, 2012
can i connect mac mini to macbook pro?using macbook pro monitor and mac mini hardware?
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Mac mini
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Apr 3, 2012
I´d Like to now if there are any way to connect my mac mini to a guitar amp?
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Mac mini
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Apr 25, 2012
Can two more people connect the mac mini and using the Xcode at the same time? or which type mac can do this? if I need some other software?
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Mac mini
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May 13, 2012
Yesterday the connection to the Internet stopped on a July 2011 Mac mini. Running Network Diagnostics gets as far as ISP (green light) and that's it. Red light for ISP and Server. All the other devices connect no problem. Have tried resetting and restarting everything. The odd thing is that ocassionally a page will load in Safari when going from choosing a network connection step to the selecting a wi-fi network step and when quiting Network Diagnostics.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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May 21, 2012
How do I connect my Mac with my office network (PC)?
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Mac mini (Mid 2011), iOS 5.1.1
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May 27, 2012
I'm having trouble connecting to the internet with my medio 2011 mac mini.I'm connected to my Time Capsule which also serves as a router with an ethernet cable.The time capsule shows up in my network and I can access it without any problem, but I can't access the internet through it. (While all the other devices in my network can)When I reboot the time capsule the connecting to the internet works for a minute but disappears after that.I've tried everything I know, but I still can't make a stable connecting.9The wi-fi connecting works sometimes, but very slow.
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.4)
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Jan 30, 2009
i am trying to connect my Mac Mini to my 860 Samsung Series 8 HDTV. I am using a DVI to HDMI connector into the DVI port on the back of the Mac Mini. I have plugged the HDMI cable into the back to the Samsung in the HDMI/DVI port. When i which the source to the correct HDMI input i either get a message saying "no signal" or, sometimes briefly, "mode not support"
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Mar 6, 2009
I need a 6ft DVI to HDMI cable to connect my mini to my TV. Unfortunately these are out of stock at monoprice. Can you suggest any other reputable alternate site where these cables can be bought for a reasonable price?
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Jul 1, 2009
My router is a floor away and on the other side of my house and running cables to my room is not an option. So does the Mac mini have the capability to connect wirelessly to my router?
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Jul 22, 2009
A friend of mine has a Mac Mini (PowerMac 10.1)He wants it to connect to a wireless router.ll the Wireless Dongles I can find have to have the 10.3 or later,is there a dongle that will work on 10.1 or will I have to upgrade his Mac to10.3 or later?f I have to upgrade it, will it effect the performance of the Mac much?
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Nov 27, 2009
I have a new mac mini I bought last week. I've got a mini DVI to DVI connected to a DVI to VGA adapter. I've tried to use 3 CRT VGA monitors but to no avail.
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Apr 10, 2010
I would like to use my laptop PC which has a VGA output on my iMac 24-inch which has mini DVI input. Is there a way that I can use it both ways, so like. Have two screens for mac - my iMac and PC .. so only pc screen is in use and vice versa. two screens for PC - my iMac and PC so only iMac screen is in use. would i be able to get a mini dvi to vga converter and connect that to my PC? If possible what would i have to do after connecting it to get it working?
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Apr 24, 2010
I recently purchased a mac mini which i use as a HTPC. A lot of the time i use VNC to connect to this machine when i'm not using it as a HTPC. The problem is that it always goes into some sort of sleep mode when i haven't used it for some time. I'm not to familiar with the ways in which a mac can sleep/hybernate but what i'm looking for is a way to let it sleep but still allow me to connect to it through VNC. Alternatively i'd like to be able to remotely wake it up somehow.
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Aug 14, 2010
Anyone point in me in the correct direction to stream my iTunes music either thru my AV receiver or PS3?
I'm going to install and set up my Airport Express. Do I need to connect from AE to receiver via mini-stereo to rca cable/toslink cable or can I somehow connect wirelessly to my PS3 and go from there?
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Feb 13, 2012
The ethernet port on new Mac Mini 2011 will only connect at 100Mbits not gigabit speed. Cable has been changed Cat 5E and Cat 6. 3 PCs all connect successfully thru same router cable combos at 1000Gbits
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Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Feb 14, 2012
I recently got wireless internet. Before, the Mini worked fine connected by cable. It has never been connected to a wireless before. The wireless router works correctly, my $250 PC connected to it instantly. There is a yellow light on Airport and it automatically populates an IP address, whatever that means. I haven't installed any new software since it worked with a cable, no funky setup or third party anything- it's just a mac mini plugged into a TV I watch Netflix on and that's all.
My ISP said it's a problem with the computer, the Mac free support could not fix it. I really don't want to pay for an extended warranty or phone support on something basic that this computer should just automatically do. I haven't tried typing in a manual IP address- I don't know what that address would be. If all else fails, I will just run a cable to it again.
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Mar 11, 2012
can you connect mac mini wirelessly to HDTV?
Info:Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Mar 12, 2012
I see these very expensive male to female adapters to plug in my guitar to, and then into my mac. Are these expensive ones really necessary or will a cheap $5 one from Radio Shack do?
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Mar 31, 2012
My borrowed Sony mini DV Handycam output wire has no suitable input on my Early 2009 Mac Pro.I have a couple of assorted cable but no match.Is there such a thing?
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Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)
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Apr 10, 2012
Can you connect a webcam to your mac mini to use with photobooth?
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Mac mini (Mid 2007), Mac OS X (10.5.8), No isight or built in camera
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May 16, 2012
Can I connect both my new Mac mini and my old PC to a singe monitor?
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Mac mini
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