How to connect a MacBook to external monitor

I have a MacBook that I am trying to hook up a external monitor to. I have a HDMI cable that goes from the monitor to a adaptor that goes to the mini display port and the USB port. I have tried with and without the USB cord. I have tried messing with the display preferences and nothing works. I have hooked my MacBook up to my HD TV before using the same adaptor and it woks just fine. Can someone please help me?

HDMI is kind of a flakey technology as there are several different standards. Thats why Applle never adapted it. I'd look at using a mini display to DVI adapter instead.

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