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Will this Belkin adapter (F2CU037dsWHTAPL) work with my M1 Mini? Is this Belkin adapter the only third-party device that will work with Apples?

Should the Kramer USB-C to VGA adapter work on my Mac Mini without having to first prime the connection with an Apple adapter? The Kramer looks exactly like the Belkin adapter. That page does not specifically mention compatibility with the M1 Mini. It appears that at least some third-party adapters can work, as Apple has mentioned the Belkin adapter on If I use the A1620 adapter, to get the Mini connected to the VGA monitor, then switch to the Kramer adapter, it will keep working until I reboot the computer. If I use a A1620 adapter (that is usually on my laptop), that will make the VGA monitor on the Mini work. If I use a Kramer adapter, it used to work sometimes, but now will not work.

I have connected a VGA monitor to one of the Thunderbolt ports. I have an HDMI monitor connected to the HDMI port.

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