Apple's most useless dongle ever costs $29

After Apple's iPhone 15 event, a $29 Lightning to USB-C adapter was listed on the Apple Store. But you don't need one. Here's why.
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Every Mac with a Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect an external display or projector using an adapter. You can use an external display as your main workspace or to extend your desktop, or you can work in mirrored mode with a projector so you can view what your audience sees. The Apple Mini DisplayPort to dual-link DVI adapter works best with displays that operate at dual-link resolutions, which are resolutions above 1920 x 1200.

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The USB-C Digital AV multiport adapter lets you connect your USB-C-enabled Mac or iPad to an HDMI display, while also connecting a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable. This adapter allows you to mirror your Mac or iPad display to your HDMI-enabled TV or display. Simply connect the adapter to a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac or iPad and then to your TV or projector via an HDMI cable (sold separately).

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