VGA is one of the most common input types for digital projectors. If your projector and your laptop are both equipped with VGA ports, you can connect them with a VGA cable.

The Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter lets you mirror your Mac display to a VGA-enabled projector, TV or display in up to 1080p HD. Thankfully there are cheaper third-party USB-C to VGA adapters.

How to connect your iPad to a projector with an adapter cable Your projector likely has a VGA port or HDMI port, and you will need to get an adapter to connect it to your iPad.