Note: The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your Mac mini are managed by two controllers—one for the two left ports, and one for the two right ports.You can connect one 5K display using a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, or up to three 4K displays using two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and the HDMI 2.0 port. A Thunderbolt cable or a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable. A supported iMac with OS X v10.6.1 or later. See the list below for iMac models that support Target Display Mode, the type of cable you need to connect that model of iMac, and the kind of port you need on your other Mac. A software solution, such as AirDisplay or Spacedesk. Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees. From top to bottom: HDMI, DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort connectors. Sarah Tew/CNET Choices, choices. When it comes to connecting a computer to a monitor (or picking a monitor to buy) one of the. Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, Nurbenn Mini DP(Thunderbolt Compatible) to HDMI 4K Adapter Gold-Plated Cord for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro 3/4 Limited time offer, ends 10/09 Type: Connector Adapter.
Apple's Mini DisplayPort adapters work with Mac models that have a Mini DisplayPort , Thunderbolt port , or Thunderbolt 2 port when using Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.6 or later:
These adapters don't work with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, which doesn't support Mini DisplayPort displays.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
The Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter connects a Mac that has a Mini DisplayPort , Thunderbolt port , or Thunderbolt 2 port to a display that uses a single-link DVI cable.
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This adapter supports display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
The Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter connects a Mac that has a Mini DisplayPort , Thunderbolt port , or Thunderbolt 2 port to a display that uses a dual-link DVI cable.
This adapter supports display resolutions up to 2560 x 1600. To use it with a dual-link DVI display such as the 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, connect the USB cable from the display to the USB-A port on the adapter, then connect the USB-A cable on the adapter to the USB-A port on your Mac.
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Mini Displayport Adaptor For Mac
The Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter connects a Mac that has a Mini DisplayPort , Thunderbolt port , or Thunderbolt 2 port to display that uses a VGA cable.
This adapter supports display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200. To achieve resolutions greater than 1600 x 1200, displays with high refresh rates might require that you lower the refresh rate.
Because the VGA connection is analog instead of digital, HDCP-encrypted content might not play back, or might play back at a lower resolution.
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DVI cables that provide additional pins for an analog signal aren't compatible with the fully digital DVI port on either of the DVI adapters.