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How do I connect my Apple monitor to a Windows laptop?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I connect my Apple monitor to a Windows laptop?

Turn off your iMac and PC, then plug the cable into the Thunderbolt, HDMI, or Display port on your PC. Next, plug the cable into the Thunderbolt or Mini Display Port on your iMac.

How do I connect my Mac to a PC monitor?

How to Use iMac As a PC Monitor

  1. Shut down the Windows PC and iMac.
  2. Plug the video cable into the Mini DisplayPort connector on your PC’s video card.
  3. Plug the second end of the video cable into the Mini DisplayPort connector on the back of the iMac, to the left of the Ethernet port.
  4. Turn on the PC and iMac.

Can you connect a PC to a monitor with VGA?

Most computers have the VGA, DVI and HDMI connection ports with some laptops coming with thunderbolt, USB ports and an HDMI adapter only. So, for example, if your monitor has a VGA connection, and so does your computer, then use a VGA cable to connect the two. The same applies to any port and cable you may have.

How do you connect VGA to HDMI adapter?

Connect a component to VGA cable into the VGA to HDMI Adapter. Connect a right and left audio cable ( if applicable ) to the audio inputs on the converter. Connect a short HDMI cable from the VGA to HDMI Adapter to the Display.

How is DVI better then VGA?

Analog and digital signals: VGA can only transfer analog signals while DVI can send both.

  • Better picture quality: DVI presents users with a significantly sharper and clearer picture quality than VGA.
  • Can be hot-plugged: VGA cables cannot be attached without shutting down and restarting the computer.

    • What is the use of VGA to HDMI connector?

    Using a VGA to HDMI Scaler/Converter, like the one shown in the picture above, allows you to connect your computer to any device requiring an HDMI connection. As shown in the picture above, this converter also includes a USB cable for the computer audio. Some converters may have an audio cable, and a USB cable, for power.

    Do I need a VGA to HDMI converter?

    VGA to HDMI In some situations, it may be necessary to send a VGA signal from a computer to an HDMI port on a newer display device. Using a VGA to HDMI Scaler/Converter, like the one shown in the picture above, allows you to connect your computer to any device requiring an HDMI connection.