Connect Your MacBook Pro to a Desktop Monitor With Apple's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

Adapters are great for when you need to connect to an existing cable like on a projector or monitor at a temporary location. For use one your desk at home I recommend getting the cable wit the right connectors on each end as that is fat better than having the large adapter end hanging two inches off your Mac.

Apple Branded Adapters
MiniDisplay Port to VGA https://amzn.to/36oRq5y
MiniDisplayPort to DVI https://amzn.to/3d7aoAB

Monoprice Cables
Mini DisplayPort to DVI cable (6 ft) https://amzn.to/36n4Lvf
Mini DisplayPort to VGA cable (6 ft) https://amzn.to/36nh76F
Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable (10ft) https://amzn.to/2zWLGEj
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (6ft) https://amzn.to/2zWUUjU

Be sure to see my three different videos to find the right option for you.
Apple's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter https://youtu.be/8ukfVtsp1pg
Apple's Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter https://youtu.be/O_mrZY8OYuc
Monoprice cables https://youtu.be/RV2hS0NM6_0

For whatever reason, the video on the mono price cables has the least amount of views but these are. The best option for people that want to connect theirMac at home.

Also I could be wrong but I think mini display cable and thunderbolt cable are two different things

Hello Tech128,
It was mentioned at 1:13 that there would be another video on how to get the HDMI port to work on a Mac. Where can I find said video?

Does it work with the macbook air? Please respond

can you stream video on large monitor (connected to macbook) whilst browsing on macbook screen

I have macbook Pro 2018 15 inch.
I have a samsung monitor like your monitor.I will connect properly.But the monitor doesn't show anything.

Great video, although I do have a question.

I have a Late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro (13 inch) and I also have those two thunderbolt ports on the side. The only thing that’s throwing me off is the Mini DisplayPort cable; to me, the cable looks a lot bigger than the thunderbolt port, but it fit in just fine on there. Is it just my eyes playing tricks on me?

No VGA selection option on the older monitors.
They both have VGA and HDMI.
the monitors can play DVD's Player in the monitor /TV itself .they both have cable selections,PC games ,

I was starting the VGA was just a out put!

I've used the adapter years ago with FCP 5.
On a basic Monitor No VGA selection option on the older monitors.
They both have VGA and HDMI.
the monitors can play DVD's Player in the monitor /TV itself .they both have cable selections,PC games ,

Thx

Really how long just to show people how to connect

What about if my MacBook pro screen doesn't work, will I be able to see the system if I connect a monitor with this adapter?

I’m having trouble I’m using a dell monitor and a Mac book pro from 2011 and it’s not detecting anything please help @tech128

If the monitor is 144hz or more will it work like if i play games will i get that ammount of hz? Or will it be 60hz (the normal hz from macbook pro)

Is there a way I can connect two screens through VGA on my MacBook Air early 2014 when my 2 USB connectors do not work? Only my mini-display connector works. Thanks

1:19 you talk about how to connect to a vga monitor through the hdmi port. What video is that, watched a few of your other videos but couldnt specifically find it.

very informative…..excellent instructional video man !

Any idea why the adapter stops working? It was working fine yesterday, and now it's not. This is literally the 2nd apple adapter I've boughten and it works and then days later it stops working. Oye!

my monitor senses no input from my mac can anyone help

What's the resolution you are getting?

Can i do this for a monitor from 2008?

thanks for the vid!!