How to Add Multiple Monitors to a Mac Mini

Choose a good Mac compatible USB to DVI or USB to VGA adapter., Make sure you've downloaded the latest DisplayLink Mac Drivers, like these: http://sewelldirect.com/Drivers/DisplayLink-OSx-1.1.zip , Install the drivers through the guided setup by...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Choose a good Mac compatible USB to DVI or USB to VGA adapter.

    There are many available from different manufacturers.

    Look for adapters that contain the DisplayLink chip as these are Intel-Mac compatible.
  2. Step 2: Make sure you've downloaded the latest DisplayLink Mac Drivers

    ,, You can do this while your computer is on and it will recognize the device in the same way it recognizes most plug-n-play devices. , If you prefer that it mirror the original monitor instead, or if you want to change any of the resolution settings, go to the Systems Preferences area and select "Displays".
  3. Step 3: like these: http://sewelldirect.com/Drivers/DisplayLink-OSx-1.1.zip

  4. Step 4: Install the drivers through the guided setup by first selecting the image file (.dmg) and opening it

  5. Step 5: accept the license agreement

  6. Step 6: select which drive to install the driver on (Macintosh HD)

  7. Step 7: press the install button

  8. Step 8: and restart your computer.

  9. Step 9: Plug your USB to Video adapter into your computer's USB port and attach your monitor's cable to the adapter.

  10. Step 10: Once your computer recognizes the adapter

  11. Step 11: it should automatically extend your desktop.

Detailed Guide

There are many available from different manufacturers.

Look for adapters that contain the DisplayLink chip as these are Intel-Mac compatible.

,, You can do this while your computer is on and it will recognize the device in the same way it recognizes most plug-n-play devices. , If you prefer that it mirror the original monitor instead, or if you want to change any of the resolution settings, go to the Systems Preferences area and select "Displays".

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