Connect your Mac to an external display, whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff. Easy setup for all.
- How to Adjust macOS Display Settings?
- What Lies Beneath: Mirrored Desktop?
- Extend Your Desktop: How and Why?
- Does USB-C with HDMI Enhance Classroom Experience?
How to Adjust macOS Display Settings?
Tweaking macOS display settings is simple and intuitive. Begin by accessing System Settings and navigating to the Displays section. Upon connecting an external monitor, macOS will seamlessly detect and establish a connection. For manual addition of displays or to link up with wireless options like iPads or AirPlay-compatible devices, hit the ‘+’ button. Clicking on the display icons, whether it’s the Built-in Display or an External Display, reveals specific settings for each. The ‘Use as’ menu lets you toggle between settings like Main display, Extended display, or Mirror mode. Fine-tuning options include Resolution, where you can opt for Larger Text, Default, or More Space, and Brightness, which can be manually adjusted or set to Automatically adjust brightness. For an even more tailored experience, explore the True Tone and Color Profile settings.
What Lies Beneath: Mirrored Desktop?
To set up your external display, navigate to System Settings and click on Displays. Select the icon representing your external screen, then choose Mirror for Built-in Display from the Use as dropdown. For optimal viewing, fine-tune the resolution using the Scaled setting and decide whether to prioritize your MacBook or the external display. Enhance performance by adjusting the Color Profile and setting the Refresh Rate to 60 Hertz or another suitable option. For additional customizations, explore the Advanced settings or toggle Night Shift. If troubleshooting is needed, hold the Option key while in Night Shift to access Detect Displays.
Extend Your Desktop: How and Why?
For an optimal extended desktop experience, fine-tune your MacBook and classroom preview screen resolutions. Navigate to System Settings, then Displays, and uncheck Mirror Display. Select each display icon, whether it’s the Built-in Display or an external monitor, to customize its settings. Tweak the resolution in the Use as menu, choosing from options like 3440 x 1440 or 1920 x 1080. Adjust Color profile, Refresh rate, and Rotation as required. Holding Option while adjusting lets you switch Night Shift to Detect Displays, aiding in troubleshooting.
Does USB-C with HDMI Enhance Classroom Experience?
Eliminate the need for adapters in UConn classrooms equipped with built-in USB-C HDMI cables. Simply locate the USB-C HDMI option on the classroom’s touch panel and connect your laptop using the appropriate display cable (USB-C, VGA, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI). Power on the monitor and use the intuitive touch panel to select the correct input for seamless presentation.