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About the video ports on Mac
Your Mac includes one or more video ports, which you can use to connect to a display, TV, or projector.
If your Mac has a USB-C port, you can use USB-C adapter cables to connect your Mac to displays and other devices.
Note: There may be an identifying icon near each video port, depending on your Mac.
Video port | Icon | Description |
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![]() | ![]() | Thunderbolt: Connect to a Thunderbolt device, Mini DisplayPort display, or to a DVI, HDMI, or VGA display using an adapter. |
![]() | ![]() | Mini DisplayPort: Connect to a Mini DisplayPort using an adapter. |
![]() | ![]() | HDMI: Connect to an HDTV with an HDMI port. This port lets you play your computer’s audio as well as its video on an HDTV. |
If your display and your Mac have different ports, use an adapter. You can purchase an Apple display adapter from apple.com or an Apple Store.