
You can use a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C cable in any one of the output ports. MacBooks that support Thunderbolt 3 have multiple output ports on them. Both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports have a small pill-shaped port. If you have a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air produced in 2016 or later, your MacBook supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C output ports.

Depending on the year your MacBook was produced and its make and model, your MacBook may use either a Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, Thunderbolt, Thunderbolt 2, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI port, or USB-A port. Determine which video outputs your MacBook has.
