Can i use a mdp in a thunderbolt?
can i use a mdi in a thunderbolt? The guy in the apple store told me to get an MDP and use it in my thunderbolt socket as there was no difference, but it doesnt work. i have tried detecting display, it doesnt work. i used to connect my old mac to the same TV using VGA
If your MBP was manufactured after mid 2010, you need a mini display to HDMI or VGA (depending on your TV). One cable will transmit both video and audio on these newer MBPs. CableMatters.com provides some of the best prices (they also sell their cables on Amazon). Search for "mini display port to HDMI cable" or "mini display port to VGA cable". The Mini display port on the newer MBPs is the Thunderbolt port.
Once you acquire the proper cable(s), connect them to MBP and TV with both turned off.
Turn on MBP and then turn on TV.
Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES.
Select DISPLAYS.
Under ARRANGEMENT, select MIRROR DISPLAYS.
In SYSTEM PREFERENCES > SOUND > OUTPUT, select your TV.
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