Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Using an eInk display as an external screen reduces eye strain and is well-readable in direct sunlight. How do you connect the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra to a MacBook Air? Let's explore the economical and effective solution involving a USB Capture Device.

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This is what you need in addition to the Boox Tab Ultra and a MacBook:
➡️ USB-C to HDMI adapter
➡️ USB Capture Device
➡️ HDMI cable
➡️ USB-A to USB-A Adapter (for the USB Capture Device)

This also works with a games console or MiSTer FPGA. Though technically feasible, the low refresh rate of an eInk screen would lead to a subpar experience.