From choosing cables and hubs to connecting displays, fast SSDs and other devices. Everything you wanted to know about Thunderbolt.
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Do fast Thunderbolt SSDs slow down when connected via a Thunderbolt hub? How fast are they when reading at the same time? Does connecting a display affect them?
If you don’t know the difference between display resolution and pixel density, and want to know why Retina displays work, here’s an introduction.
Although it’s hidden away, your Mac’s display can still be set to use a custom colour profile. Here’s how to do that
The master compositor of windows, WindowsServer is a key part of the GUI which runs from when the login window appears until your Mac shuts down.
Monterey 12.0.1 supports the use of another Mac’s display over Wi-Fi or USB, provided that both models support AirPlay. Here’s how to use it.
Peace of mind about how your new MacBook Pro will cope with its notch, next week’s release of macOS 12.0.1, and a pause for Universal Control.
Although little more expensive than good Thunderbolt 3 cables, what are the differences in Thunderbolt 4? When do you need a new TB4 cable?
This vital service composites individual windows to form what will be displayed, and routes clicks/taps to the correct app.
Connecting external storage to the USB-C ports on an external display is a great idea until the display goes to sleep.
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