What has always confounded many MacBook owners, however, are the machines’ external connection ports. On-board processors, memory, controllers, screen size, graphics cards and display resolutions have all been repeatedly improved (as have the machines’ aesthetics), as new models have been introduced. The MacBook has changed quite a bit since it was introduced well over ten years ago. Unfortunately, the answer is one of those aggravating responses everyone hates to hear: it depends. How on earth do you connect a MacBook to a flat-screen monitor or other device that relies on HDMI connectivity? There is one compatibility issue that often does rear its head, though. The MacBook’s operating system is updated frequently, crashes are rare, there are no end-of-life support issues, and compatibility problems are virtually non-existent because Macs primarily interface with other Apple software.

Some users simply love the look of the MacBook, while others got accustomed to using Macs and Apple products while still in school. There are many reasons why MacBooks remain extremely popular despite their high prices.

If you're using a MacBook with USB-C ports, you'll need a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter for VGA displays or a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for HDMI displays.Back to Learning center Using HDMI Cables With MacBooks.

These include a MiniDisplay-to-DVI, and MiniDisplay-to-VGA adapters, as well as HDMI-to-DVI adapters.

If the monitor you are using does not have an HDMI or Mini DisplayPort, you can purchase an adapter from Apple or another electronics retailer.You can also purchase a Mini DisplayPort adapter to connect an HDMI cable directly to a Mini DisplayPort. Mini DisplayPort cables have a Mini DisplayPort plug on one end, and an HDMI port on the other end of the cable.

If need be, measure the distance between the devices.

Make sure you get a cable that is long enough to connect your MacBook and your monitor.

You may need to buy a USB-C display cable if your monitor didn't come with one. Once you have determined what type of video out your MacBook uses, you'll need to purchase either an HDMI cable or Mini DisplayPort cable, depending on the port on your MacBook.

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