Why I’m buying Apple’s new M1-powered iPad Air The latest Apple event is great news for professional users SEE: Mobile device computing policy (TechPro Research) Must-read Apple coverage Entry-level 2017 MacBook Pros (without the Touch Bar) only have a pair of Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, one of which is required to connect the charge cord, whereas the Touch Bar-equipped (and all 15″ model) versions include four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports these ports can be used for charging, DisplayPort connectivity, and connecting Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 peripherals. Problems may also occur because you run out of ports. Problems occur because Apple updated 2017 MacBook Pro models to use Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports exclusively, while older Macs use a variety of display ports, including HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt 2, which aren’t compatible with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) instead, different cables and/or adaptors are required. Here are ways to connect a variety of VGA-, DVI-, and HDMI-compatible monitors.īuy or use a new MacBook Pro, and you’ll likely encounter trouble connecting external displays using cables and adapters that worked well with older MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros.
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How to connect external displays to a 2017 MacBook ProĬonnecting external displays to a new MacBook Pro can be confusing.