Mac Laptop Not Displaying in Classrooms

Summary

How to get a newer Mac laptop to display in a BGSU classroom.

Body

Question

Why wont my Mac laptop display when connected via HDMI in my classroom?

Answer

Some classroom projectors have a maximum resolution of 1280x720 that new Apple Laptops do not detect properly. To fix this issue:

  1. Select the Apple icon in the top right and select System Settings.
  2. On the list on the left, locate and select Displays.
  3. At the top, select the monitor-shaped icon labeled with the word Extron.
  4. Toggle the icon next to Show all resolutions.
  5. Select the resolution listed as 1280 x 720.

For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.

Details

Details

Article ID: 161445
Created
Tue 9/3/24 2:39 PM
Modified
Wed 9/4/24 9:38 AM