Using PC monitor and macbook simultaneously

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  1. danman458, Mar 31, 2009

    danman458 macrumors newbie

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    Hi all -

    Hoping for some help with this I would like to use my macbook and a Dell monitor simultaneously controlled through an external keyboard/mouse. What do I need to set this up?

    I want to double the amount of "screen space" and use a keyboard and mouse for both.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. macgrl, Mar 31, 2009

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    Do you have the cables to connect from the macbook to the monitor? :)

    If so connect them up. Go to system preferences and displays. Your second monitor should be shown there. Make sure that the settings are not for mirrored and away you go.
     
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  3. danman458, Mar 31, 2009

    danman458 thread starter macrumors newbie

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    I have the blue monitor cable for the pc but I think I need a converter to hook it up to the mac right?

    Thanks for your help!!!
     
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  4. macgrl, Mar 31, 2009

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    What is the input on the monitor? That will determine what adapter / cable you need. Glad to help :)
     
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  5. Flynnstone, Mar 31, 2009

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    I do this all the time, except it's not a Dell. :D

    You need either the miniDVI to VGA or miniDVI to DVI adapter.
    Last time I bought, they were about $17 US.

    (If you have a DVI to HDMI adapter, you can connect the MacBook to a HD TV):D
     
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