Section 17. Intelligent Monitor Management

17. Intelligent Monitor Management

Last year, I connected my PC to a digital projector and hit Fn-F8 to display my Very Important Presentationand nothing happened.

I tried other keys. I fiddled with projector settings. I rebooted. Nothing worked.

When you connect your Mac to a monitor or television, the display settings update automatically. Your laptop's screen can mirror the image on the monitor, or you can extend your desktop to cover both screens. If you're making a presentation, you can send one slide to the projector and preview the next on your Mac's private screen.

When you disconnect from the monitor, your Mac will make all the necessary adjustments for you, like magic.