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Convert from HDMI source to MiniDisplayport monitor

Shortened version: I want to connect from an HDMI source (laptop) to an iMAC with a mini-displayport. Is it possible? If so how? I spent many hours on this and my mind is about to explode. Lengthy ...
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Keep control over macOS sound when connecting stereo via MiniDP/HDMI

When I connect my MacBook to my old stereo via Mini-Display-Port -> HDMI -> HDMI-Sound-Splitter -> Jack cable -> Stereo, I can't control the Mac-volume anymore because it is disabled. So I just can ...
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Mac Mini sometimes doesn't wake DisplayPort monitor

Setup: I'm using a ASUS PB278QR (via thunderbolt to mini dp cable) with a 1080p monitor from acer (via hdmi) on a late 2012 mac mini. The thunderbolt to mini dp cable I'm using is from amazon and not ...
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MacBook 2015 - dual/triple external monitors?

I’m interested in the new 2015 MacBook (not Pro or Air), but only if it supports the ability to have two or three external monitors. I’ve only found sources indicating that this is not possible, but ...
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Posible to use mini display to HDMI with HDMI splitter?

I have a macbook pro 13 inch with two external monitors. I'd like to set up a third external monitor however the only working ports on my laptop are the two mini-display ports. The HDMI port was ...
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Export display to an iMac

I have a 12" Linux laptop with HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA ouputs. I can successfully export a display of a resolution up to 2048x1536 to any vanilla display or TV. I also have a 27" Mid-2010 top of ...
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Using a Thunderbolt display with a Mini DisplayPort Mac

I have a MacBook Pro that I purchased in December 2010 that has a Mini DisplayPort, but no Thunderbolt port. I would like to purchase a monitor for my machine. What I would really like is one of the ...
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What cable do I need to connect my Mac Mini to a VGA monitor?

Just received my Mac Mini and I'm trying to figure out what cable I need to connect to my VGA monitor. The monitor only has a VGA connection and in the Mac Mini manual that was in the box, it says ...
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Connect Macbook Pro to HDTV with audio

I have a Macbook Pro (from fall of 2009), which has a Mini DisplayPort. I want to be able to connect this to my HDTV through HDMI and get video and audio going through the TV. What is the cheapest ...
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Does the DisplayPort on the Dell UltraSharp U2311H Monitor work with a MacBook Pro?

I'm thinking of getting the Dell UltraSharp U2311H monitor which apparently comes with a DisplayPort. (I used the word "apparently" because I find DisplayPort support a little bit too good to be true, ...
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Why is my Mac not displaying anything to my LCD tv using HDMI?

I've got an iMac desktop computer. Love it. I wish to connect it to my LCD TV using HDMI. There is no HDMI output on the iMac so i had to buy one of these bad boys :- So now I can output video (via ...
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30" monitor that supports mini DisplayPort? [closed]

I want to buy a 30" monitor to go with my new MacBook pro, but the 30" monitor in the Apple store seems to use a dual link DVI connection (which requires a $100 adapter). Are there any 30" monitors ...
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