External LCD Screen w MacBook Pro?

[bakerlh]

I have a MacBook Pro with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4. Can I use an external screen in conjunction with this unit?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202351

What specific model of MBP do you have? What is the make/model of the display you want to connect to it?

 

[bakerlh]

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)

Screen is: ViewSonic Vx2252MH . Model # VS15560 . 23"

 

[COLGeek]

See here: https://support.apple.com/kb/SP719?locale=en_US

Your MBP has:

Thunderbolt digital video output

Native Mini DisplayPort output
DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately)

Use a mini-adapter to connect to your display with HDMI.

Should do nicely.

 

[bakerlh]

See here: https://support.apple.com/kb/SP719?locale=en_US

Your MBP has:

Thunderbolt digital video output

Native Mini DisplayPort output
DVI, VGA, dual-link DVI, and HDMI output supported using Mini DisplayPort adapters (sold separately)

Use a mini-adapter to connect to your display with HDMI.

Should do nicely.

 

[bakerlh]

Wonderful. Final question: After I purchase a Mini DisplayPort adapter for the ViewSonic, does the MBP have the capability to allow me to operate it with the lid closed using a wireless mouse and a wireless (larger) keyboard?

 

[COLGeek]

Yep. See here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201834