How to connect an external monitor to a Mac?

Every time Apple introduces a new MacBook, they improve the display. Whether it be the pixel density, brightness, or support for colors, the MacBook display gets better almost every year.

Desktop monitors come in a ton of sizes, orientations, and support for more features than a MacBook screen can (or should). Depending on your use case or needs, connecting your MacBook to a monitor may be the perfect desktop environment for you.

Here we’ll discuss how to connect MacBook Air to monitor, why a second monitor for MacBook Pro is a great option and how to connect MacBook Pro to a monitor of your choosing, and how to keep your Mac running smoothly no matter what your setup is.

How to connect an external monitor to a Mac

Here’s how to check which monitors your MacBook supports:

1. From your Mac menu bar, select the Apple logo at the top left corner
2. Select “About This Mac” from the menu
3. Choose the “Support” tab from the top of the window that appears
4. Tap on “Specifications” next to Mac Resources

Here’s how to configure your external monitor for use with any MacBook:

1. Plugin your external display to a power source
2. Plug your external display into your MacBook
3. Ensure the external display (or both, if you’re able to use two displays) is active and on
4. From your Mac menu bar, select the Apple logo at the top left corner
5. Choose “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu
6. Select “Displays”

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