Fixing the M1 MacBook's BIGGEST Issue!

[@CreatedTech]

Products in this video: ⮕ Plugable Dual 4K Docking Station: geni.us/plugabledisplay ⮕ Plugable Triple Monitor 1080p Docking Station: geni.us/plugabletripl ⮕ Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse: geni.us/mxmouse ⮕ Logitech MX Keys Wireless Keyboard: geni.us/mxkeyboard ⮕ Dell U2720Q 4K Monitor: geni.us/4kdisplay

[@TheLegend27StrikesBack]

The DELL D6000 also works with the M1 MacBook.

[@daddykimjongun7777]

can you link that lg display as well?

[@souravkumar-fy9fw]

There is a issue while this method to get multiple display. When you do this and play any media like Netflix or prime video they only show black screen and the audio. i don't now how it happens but it only happens when display link is enabled. And this is happening with my MacBook pro as well as MacBook air. Please try this and post some solution.

[@xsillycarnifex]

Screw display link Apple just needs to fix dual monitor support. This is getting ridiculous

[@williamlee9135]

This and the fact that you can’t use the M1 in clamshell mode unless is connected to a power supply. Outrageous. Yes there are workaround, but this should not be the case

[@diogofigueiraa]

2 years after, they fixed. M3 is here

[@Deffinnition]

@@diogofigueiraa classic apple: the fix is to buy a new product! genius...

[@dxwell99]

Having to buy additional hardware cannot be considered a "Fix". This is a workaround for a flaw.

[@lucaslarsson5407]

life saver, i've been waiting to upgrade until i found a solution and now i can go pick a new M1 Machine. thanks alot.

[@cedricm411]

It would have been nice if you went to settings and showed what to select and also showed exactly how you connected the cables.

[@tybuza3890]

YES, i'm literally fuming right now because this is the second video where they show what you need, but dont show how to do it, or record the setup process

[@FollowerOfChrist7777]

Same here.

[@CarolynSmith-ck8jx]

Did you ever figure this out? Getting ready to order the docking station but I'm nervous about being able to figure it out!

[@bastygomez5947]

Always love quality m1 macbook content here

[@sergeibaranov7775]

Many thanks. I've been wrestling for 9 months with my old HDMI cable and 1of2 scheend, as the original M6000 worked on my work Dell tablet but not MBR. Having updated the drivers, both screens now work beautifully.

[@dobledd1000]

The problem with Plugable its that when you close the mac and you unplug the power cord the monitor looses the signal, i was figuring out how to fix it, i dont want to have all the time mi macbook connected to electricity

[@douglasjr89]

The problem with displaylinks is that the second monitor is virtualized by software (driver), that is, the video is rendered by CPU and not by GPU. This causes a lot of other issues, such as high CPU usage (in idle) and a very low FPS.

[@thecartooncynic]

So I can't plug in my Cintiq into the Macbook while plugging in my 2nd display into the adaptor? If that's the case then I guess I'm fubar, I'll just have to live with 1 display (the Cintiq) plugged in.

[@SamAndrew27]

Extremely good point!

[@JorgeDecuir]

Hey! I'm curious... so if I have just one monitor connected, will it be treated like a normal connection?

[@douglasjr89]

@@JorgeDecuir if you have just one external monitor, you don't need to use displaylinks.

[@JorgeDecuir]

@@douglasjr89 Thanks for your help, friend! I bought one because I need extra ports!

[@saisibi6708]

This is the content we need. More and more solutions for the problems faced by users. Not some stupid video just simply praising the damn M1 and worshipping it. A video where its concerns are put across and a solution is presented.

[@bruizzr]

I couldnt have said it better. There arent may KZbinrs trying to resolve the issue. Even when they talk about hubs and docks they do not emphasize the importance of this issue.

[@krZ900]

well said bro.. haha

[@shainhamrick7723]

YES! Just tell me how to fix it. That"s all I need.

[@CarriageReatly]

I have used the display link for about a year and although it functions I don't like it. Every time I do an update or unplug it to travel when I get back to my desk the resolution and arrangement gets messed up. I really wish there was another solution... I am likely to go back to a PC after this. Mac isn't what is used to be.

[@sayanpal9491]

I have one Monitor conected via HDMI to Mac mini m1. The other monitor is connected via Display Port in the D6000 dock. After every reboot it doesn't detect the monitor connected to the Dock. If I take the USB C Cable off and reconnect, it works. Is there a way to resolve this issue?

[@iMitsubishiZA]

So then should i rather order an Intel Macbook pro if I want to use 2 HDMI screens?

[@aaronmurgatroyd5810]

I use a Dell D6000 Display Link dock and it works great as well with 2 external displays. The Dell D6000 has Audio as well which is nice, and it powers the laptop from its own USB-C so no need to have the power plugged in separately.

[@ThatPickleballCoach]

Does this work for M1 MacBook Air 2020?

[@Dontrespondtome169]

@@ThatPickleballCoach that’s what the video is showing so yes

[@bhk1984]

Thanks bro! Will dual monitors work well with 16GB RAM 512GB SSD M1 Air for stock trading? By stock trading, specifically I mean to mention like 20 chrome tabs running simultaneously? Which are running live charts? It is this specific purpose for which I am looking to buy the M1 MacBook Air. Thanks!

[@aaronmurgatroyd5810]

@@bhk1984 I don’t see why not, it’s a pretty powerful machine for the cost, if in doubt give it a go using a demo in a job hifi or Mac store.

[@JanacMeena]

The D6000 doesn't let you scale to 1920x1080 High DPI mode though

[@Poopdeck1015]

What about colour correction? No one is talking about the fact that you cannot calibrate M1 MB displays for print rendering them useless for people working in print and photographers.

[@cichlisuite2]

I agree there isn't enough talk about colour calibration. My MBP M1 does have new display profile for photography though and no previous MBPs had this. I haven't compared this carefully to what almost everyone will use: an external display (usually an Eizo) for all colour critical work. What I think needs discussing in this context is how colour calibration works or doesn't work with a DisplayLink adapter. In my experience it really did not work and I wondered if there was some way to get it working but think I will return my adapter and instead get the M1 Max so that I can run 3 external screens as I sometimes need to and have them display accurate colour.

[@Moonwired]

You’d really want one that also charge the laptop, so you only need to plugin one cable.

[@laurenchagnon3202]

Does anyone have a suggestion for one that also charges the laptop?

[@cp3onmtv963]

@@laurenchagnon3202 same question!

[@goodlack9093]

@@laurenchagnon3202 consider one of ugreen's

[@nannettecarrera-smith404]

I’m currently in search for a product for my MacBook Pro M1…I’ve tried the 4URPC MacBook Pro Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI 4K, 14-IN-2 USB C Triple Display Laptop Docking Station for MacBook Pro Air - 2x 4K HDMI, 6xUSB, SD TF Reader, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio/Mic, PD3.0, which didn’t work. Along with 3 other docking stations. I’m definitely not a computer person but I’m wondering if you can let me know what the difference is with the product recommended (Plugable) and the version I previously tried?

[@leviianto]

does MacMini M2 also facing similar issue with 3 monitors docking station?

[@matthewperez8937]

Can you run three monitors in clamshell mode with that adaptor

[@thejeffkershner]

The plugabledisplay product says it does not work with mac or linux. Based on your video it seems like it does. What gives?

[@mattkrakowiak]

Could this support two monitors at 1440p 120 hz?

[@andrewbriner1682]

I have ordered my Plugable docking station but I may have missed in the video once I plug everything in is there software I have to download?

[@bobrosberg55]

The problem that I am having a huge problem with, and not finding a solution to is this: when clicking on an open app or program on the dock, a different open program appears on the screen. I then again click on the program that I want to work with, and then it slides into the screen. This happens all the time. Any ideas?

[@marcellusswallace]

after updating to monterey that dont work any more. My HDMI is dead. No matter if i use a dock or the hdmi on my macmini ;) the monitor is reacting as the "lights turn on" but the screen stays black and leaves the message "signal not found" so I think the signal is no longer transportet - I used caldigit hub no work - i used to cheaper "smaller" docks - no work. I used usb c to hdmi hubs to re-connect the 2nd external screen: NO WORK... so I hope for the 12.1. update... I cant work without 2 screen and i dont want to downgrade due to clean install -.-

[@quinntreanor93]

The docking station is out of stock everywhere. Do you know of another one that will work?

[@quinntreanor93]

I have a M1 MacBook Air.

[@octavianiacob]

I've been using a Dell D6000 with a 16" MBP and a 2K external display (In order to avoid the 16" infamous overheating issues) and the DisplayLink mode does get the job done, but it felt noticeably less smoother than a direct HDMI or DP output.

[@TonyBiancoOfficial]

What resolution are you getting? Because I am only getting 1080 or 4K native. I cannot scale down using hidpi.

[@octavianiacob]

@@TonyBiancoOfficial I was getting 2560x1440 at 60 hz. Make sure you have the latest DisplayLink driver from their website.

[@ameliabuns4058]

I'm what way?

[@firstnamelastname2111]

The SOC MacBook pros r overheating? Or rather is yours the intel?

[@rainacherienne1010]

I've connected two monitors but MacBook recognizes them as one. Basically, it's mirroring the same on both. How to adjust this, please? It's not in the settings, it only displays one monitor frame there, and there are two. Do I need any drivers?

[@dcramerecrypto]

did you get this resolved?

[@rainacherienne1010]

@@dcramerecrypto No :(

[@StevenElliott-q7u]

You did not show right when you connect the cables and what to do then. I bought the Pluggable and am still only able to see only one monitor in my settings....

[@RameshKumar-l9p6y]

Pluggable UD-3900Z connected it to my MacBook Air M1 with dual monitor, when I am idle for 1 or 2 mins both monitors with mouse are frozen and not working.

[@minhducnguyen1264]

I did exactly this and when I play video (Netflix, Disneyplus, KZbin TV), I dont get the video - just the audio. Anyone run into something similar?

[@cichlisuite2]

Someone above mentions that because DisplayLink uses video capture to output to the extra screen, video services that have piracy protection (DRM) won't work as they detect the video capture and block the image.

[@adrianko74]

All nice but for those who needs to know, with displaylink it is impossible to colour manage your monitors. I have an Eizo with a selfcalibrator and a Benq with an external calibarator and all colours were off whatever I tried. The magentas went completely wrong, so I had to sell my second monitor because the set up was useless. If you do colour critical work don't get this set up. Hopefully with M2 this will get resolved.

[@cichlisuite2]

This is exactly what I came here to find out as I found serious colour issues when trying to use the Sonnet Display Link Adapter as well. Created Tech's "small colour difference" between his monitors is a "huge colour difference" to my eyes and unusable for my work. He didn't even address whether calibration will work through Display Link unfortunately. I guess he doesn't do colour critical work but if you're reviewing a screen adapter for multiple monitors this is surely an important aspect to consider?

[@Tillering101]

Brand new 14” M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Unusable with external displays, particularly when playing video. When I connect to a display or tv via HDMI, the video playback skips around and produces no sound. Videos are unwatchable. Have you seen this issue as well?

[@newellslab]

Ive tried using one of those display link adapters, I found mine to be quite laggy and the drivers unstable.

[@nickstojanovic9663]

@@RuiWho working perfect on big sur, but on monterey seems complete broken

[@ivylyfe2265]

After this finding this video, I ordered a Plugable Docking Station and it works perfectly for me. Nothing else I tried worked so I wasn't holding out much hope but it is literally as easy as the video shows. I was on the verge of ordering a Mac Mini because the dual external screens were necessary for my business (and hence a problem for me), so you've saved me a lot of ££! Thank you so much!

[@dennisud]

So if you have the M1 Mac-Mini you can get "3" Monitors hooked up through that adapter?

[@simonjacobs1]

Should this work for a Macbook Air M1 2020?

[@danielag.medina9764]

Pretty cool.. Can you rotate the monitors view 270 while plugged this device? Only when I use thunderbolt the mac pops this window. Otherwise if plugged with satechi multimedia adaptar i can only use the dual monitors on landscape view.

[@diegohernandez3861]

Now, is there anyway to get streaming services to work while on dual monitors? Hulu, etc., simply show up as a black screen. Audio is the only thing that goes through.

[@__Nata_]

Imagine, apple could just support multiple monitors from the mac with like a $100 option and everyone would choose that instead of a $150 dock, they are losing money instead of taking advantage of a problem they made, which is crazy

[@harveyjones2051]

can you log in to an M1 in clam mode from one of the screens? If you use an external keyboard with a fingerprint reader can you log in with your finger print through the external keyboard?

[@safetyhomeloans950]

on Minute 2:04 if you pause and play the video you will see the issue a lot of us are getting, which is one of the Monitors is not as bright as the other. Even if you're running the top tier mac this is a problem been reported by lots of user...does anyone have a solution to this or a work around as my 2nd monitor looks washed out. fyi: I'm using 2 identical Apple Cinema Display 30-inch monitors going into a hub. thank you...

[@benjamingeorgievski7673]

does your mx master stutter every couple seconds when using it with bluetooth? it only happens for me on the m1 macbook air. I’ve read that it’s a common problem with the m1’s. have apple fixed this bluetooth issue?

[@joesosa41]

Certain Bluetooth headphones do this to my 16GB m1 MBP. Sometimes (rarely) it happens seemingly out of nowhere. I have heard about Bluetooth issues like mine. I've been hoping for the couple pf months that I've had it that the issue gets fixed with updates perhaps maybe by Monterrey. It's not a terrible issue because it almost never happens, except when I use a certain pair of cheap earphones, but it still bothers me. Planning to request an exchange and see if the exchange works better. If it doesn't get a patch within my warranty time and in case it's not all m1 computers.

[@benjamingeorgievski7673]

@@joesosa41 yeah i’ve had small dropouts with sony xm3s but rarely happens. Sometimes even dropouts with airpods. Might be a problem with the bluetooth in these machines.

[@joesosa41]

@@benjamingeorgievski7673 yeah. Apple made a statement saying it is totally fixable with software updates. Months after the statement was made, I'm left wondering how delayed they could be with their update development and releases.

[@jirikocman]

Have no issues with Macbook Air and MacMini with M1 and MX Master or any Logitech wireless keyboard. Had some issues with Keychron keyboards and MacMini

[@benjamingeorgievski7673]

@@jirikocmanis that with bluetooth or the dongle?

[@lukaoniani249]

I have exactly that hub and it works fine with my 2 FHD monitors, but the fonts are blurred and the overall graphics is really awful. However, it's not the adapter but the M1 and Big Sur not supporting external monitors as Windows 10 does. I'm really frustrated.

[@delaboadum972]

I agree, I recently switched from windows to M1 MacBook pro 13.. and the output quality on my external monitor is awful.. the difference is so huge. M1 macbook pro 13 is great if used as a laptop. but really poor as a workstation.

[@jamalkhalid]

Try with 50hz, it sharpened my display

[@alfistibrasiliani]

Why the power adapter needs to be connected in order to be able to use clamshell mode?🤔

[@RomboutVersluijs]

I saw in the specs it does support other methods, yet it does not show the resolution? @1:12

[@RomboutVersluijs]

On the updated page it also states one more method, yet still does not state what resolution those methods. I do see it now support 2 monitors natively?!

[@Rinzler03ny]

I just got a M1 macbook pro and I have two monitor connected to my Hyper Drive hub One is a dell monitor and Wacom Cintq. The problem i have is desktop is flickering twice or three times, Does anyone knows how to fix about the flickering.?

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Is this the only way to get more than 1 screen on an Air? I have a caldigit TS3 thunderbolt dock already and am curious if that will work too.

[@jjcoolaus]

Who connects 2 monitors directly Yu the device? I’ve been using displaylink docks at home and work for several years

[@dreyesm]

Hello, I would like to ask for your help. I have a Macbook Air M1 and I have noticed that the Wifi connection is affected when connecting a screen via HDMI through a USB C Hub. Every time I am working and connect a 2nd screen things load slower or simply do not load. Unplug and problem solved. Does anyone else happen to you? How can it be solved?

[@MrJobbypl]

docking station is very expensive. Is there any less expensive similar kind of such docking station available?

[@anthonysetiadi]

Are you running scaled (hiDPI) resolutions on both your 4K monitors? I've heard that DisplayLink has issues outputting hiDPI and will only display regular 1x non-scaled resolutions.

[@SianBanksy]

I have a Dell docking station and can show 3 screens (2 external ,1 on MacBook Air) however the 2 external are mirrored and I can't extend from the MacBook - what are the Display preferences I should choose, have tried mirror and extend from both MacBook and external display

[@dcramerecrypto]

did you get this resolved?

[@zacd4902]

What is it about this plugable product that allows the M1 chip to push to two external monitors? I thought the limitation was because of the chip architecture itself. I see multi-port devices for less money (for example I tried a “Viper” hub that had two HDMI ports, but it does not allow me to use two external monitors with my MacBook Air. Only one external works. Is there something specific about the plugable device shown in this video that enables to two externals?

[@nachobek]

It comes with DisplayLink support (there are a few other hubs that come with it as well). Then you’d need to install the DisplayLink software on your mac and it’ll be able to handle multiple screens.

[@rydmike]

Nice, thanks for demonstrating this. You mentioned 3 and 4 external screens as well, does this support that too? All screens at 4k min 60Hz of course. Three would actually be enough for me, using “only” 2x 32” external 4k screens now, (not M1 an setup) for coding, but I plan to add a third 4k 32” screen.

[@CreatedTech]

I believe you can only do 2 x 4K screens at 4K resolution with DisplayLink, and maybe an additional 4K screen but at 30Hz. I can't remember the specifics but the Plugable website outlines all possible options with the different types of docks! If you're after 1080p it's much more lenient, you can do more than 3 screens.

[@rydmike]

@@CreatedTech Thanks I will look into. I am using two 32" 4k screens at 60Hz now, mounted on monitor arms, plus the laptop screen (on a stand, connected to an arm too), but I would prefer to put the laptop in clamshell mode and add a 3rd 32" 4k screen at 60Hz instead. And no, 1080p screens do not provide enough useful additional screen real-estate. With 32" sized screens I can use them at native resolution without zoom, ie at device pixel ratio 1.0. To do a setup with same screen real-estate as 3x 4k screens, I would need 12x 1080p screens! Not a very usable setup 😃

[@TonyBiancoOfficial]

@@CreatedTech you can’t do 4K scaled down. Only 4K native or 1080p. It’s a software issue with the Mac OS from what I read on the displaylink forum.

[@CreatedTech]

@@TonyBiancoOfficial If you want 1080p you would buy the specific 1080p DisplayLink dock, not the 4K model so no need for downsampling!

[@danf1862]

Maybe someday Apple will add the ability to daisy chain Display Port. But certainly, don't hold your breath

[@johnnguyen1716]

Thanks for making this vid! This was exactly what I needed for mac MacBook Pro with M1 chip. You're a life saver!

[@CKallias_SteelEternal]

Hi, first off love the channel. Second, Can you please check cpu and temps using these? I have one, from a different brand but it was warming my M1 air a lot especially when watching video which make sense as 60hz video would require a LOT of data for these virtual GPUs... I ended up stopping using this solution because of that, as I didn't like that my M1 was always warm to the touch and also undocking and redocking often ended up with the layout of the screens being screwed up and sometimes just resuming from sleep would do that as well. Would love to get your feedback on that plugable device CPU and temp when using them, probably just run a YT video for a while on your main air screen, then compare with one running on the DisplayLink one and I bet you'll notice quite a huge diff in both cou usage and temps of your macbook. It's not to say it's bad since the m1 is powerful, but it will tax some of that horsepower, especially if you enjoy running a video on the side while doing work, well, I suspect that will reduce the amount of power, especially when you do intensive 3D graphics like I do or video editing which also is resources hungry. Let me know, thx in advance.

[@andreas-XIII]

Doesnt work for me. I have HDMI and Displayport through a UTechSmart-Hub. But it the external two displays are both mirrored - so I have the MacBooks screen and two more which are the same. The arrangement tab is only showing one display though.

[@marks6072]

my 2020 Intel Macbook Air is driving a 43" 4k monitor and the fan runs full bore all the time until I disconnect monitor and use laptop display..Will this Display Link Adapter help that problem??

[@jasondorsey2022]

Will this correct the issue with the Mac Mini M1 dual monitor via HDMI? My Mini M1 works the monitor using USB-C to HDMI fine, but the second monitor connecting to the HDMI port on the back of the Mini turn off and on intermittently. This is very frustrating!

[@EbinGeorgeK]

M1 pro supports two ports. I can connect two external monitors. One from hdmi and other via usbc to hdmi adapter of belkin. No need of display link adapter.

[@TheLegend27StrikesBack]

The DELL D6000 also works with the M1 MacBook.

[@NuanDaa]

$300

[@conchmk]

Greet information. I have a MacBook pro M1 and 2 Apple studio monitors. Do you know if this will work with that combination? If not, do you know of anything?

[@thecove7070]

thanks for explaining this... I have spent several hours trying to troubleshoot and now realize its a "feature" to encourage buying more expensive Macs

[@II97CruyffII]

I am getting an error message when I plug in the pluggable with the USB C cable into my MI. It says I need to plug in a thunderbolt 3. Not sure why this setup isn't working. wish the video showed the entire cable setup for this to help with troubleshooting.

[@markholle3450]

My workaround is to use a 27" LG Ultrawide monitor along with my MBA screen. The utlrawide is able to produce multiple screens with no lag and there is no additional monitor to buy. It is a great option for many.

[@ugurdundar261]

Which settings do you use to achieve multiple screens on the one screen? Magnet?

[@markholle3450]

@@ugurdundar261 I do use Magnet. It seems to be a little more intuitive than the LG Onscreen monitor software. I also remember the short cut commands better with Magnet as well.

[@ugurdundar261]

@@markholle3450 thanks for the response Mark

[@TheSeriousStreamer]

only issue with display link is that is bloody doesn't support HDCP and there's no way to workaround

[@ameliabuns4058]

Can you watch movies with this? Would they love not render as well?

[@Veskymusic]

The more peripherals the more battery drain it has. Mine almost last nothing.

[@mikerobinson2008]

does DisplayLink use screen recording? I've found that streaming services detect it and won't play vision,

[@NathanMulder]

Great video. How about the purple / pink screen freeze issue? If I have an external monitor added and a mouse and keyboard through Bluetooth, it will get this crash every now and then. Without these it doesn’t have this crash. Whether it is the Bluetooth or the external monitor, or the combination of both, no clue.

[@CreatedTech]

I have a video on this topic planned to come out in the next few weeks!

[@NathanMulder]

@@CreatedTech Great, I’ll sure be on the lookout for it! Thanks for responding. Keep it up :)

[@tortysoft]

I returned my M! TWICE because Apple said that was a machine fault. It clearly is a design issue - hardware or software i don't know, but my third M1 has not pink screen crashed in many months.

[@Threenineswon20racks]

Did you have to download Displaylink software into your Mac

[@hayvanejones8791]

Can I run programs like Safari from a External SSD drive ? and is it good ? or install mac os on drive.?

[@xarakus]

It would be so much better if the m1 air supports 2 laptops directly. Not sure why it doesnt. Is this still the only way of getting two displays to the m1 air?

[@michellewallace8642]

Does this workaround only work on 4K monitors? I have my M1 Macbook air connected via DisplayLink to two 23.8" BenQ HD monitors but the resolution is so bad that staring at the monitors makes me nauseous. Is there something else I'm missing?

[@PaulCarmona]

We use Dell D6000 Docks which support power over USB-C so only one plug required unless it's a 15" MacBook Pro.

[@Rob__James]

Does this still work after the recent Sonoma update?

[@ian.bravo2]

I have a display link and enjoying 2 external monitors. But my main problem is that netflix and disney plus doesnt work. It just displays black screen and I did a little research and its because of the privacy feature from apple. Do you have any fix for this problem? I want to watch netflix on my monitor and speakers.

[@umut_satir]

is it harmful for the screen to use clamshell mode? I have M1 MBA and it gets really hot when I pushed hard. I am worried that heat can damage the screen

[@LanceJohn]

Have this been tested with an M1 iMac?

[@gustavoguarda]

How can I use Night Shift with an external monitor?

[@Rxn2016]

6:51 Correction, one of the monitors is being powered using displayport alternate, using the Macs default external display, the other is simulated. Edit: I may be wrong, that might just be the 1080p 3 port

[@AlifFaishol]

the dock input uses USB 3.0 Type-B, I don't think it carries displayport signal

[@Rxn2016]

@@AlifFaishol if you read the device description, it says that one is powered using displayport alternate using the power of the GPU of the device

[@AlifFaishol]

@@Rxn2016 I just check the device description, both port uses displaylink (simulated). Though the 1080p 3port variant does use displayport alt mode on one of its 3 HDMI output.

[@Rxn2016]

@@AlifFaishol huh. I have a very similar one to the 4k one (same vertical orientation and brand) and I thought it said that, but I guess not. The 3 port one does use it however, yes

[@Rxn2016]

@@AlifFaishol actually I remember where I saw it now, I reached out to the folks at pluggable with a question, and they said it did use displayport alternate (but the may have been confused with another)

[@rizvaanmedhi5076]

If we have to continuously keep the charger plugged in, won't it effect the battery keeping it in charge beyond 100%?

[@CreatedTech]

No, I made a video on MacBook batteries a few months ago that I recommend watching.

[@Izeezus]

@@CreatedTech can you link? I can't find it, thanks I love your videos

[@douglassantos8918]

Keeping the mac connected to an outlet input is actually better than having your computer relying on the battery itself. The stress of the usage is going to be on the battery when not plugged in and when it is plugged in the computer will use the power from the outlet. The computer knows when it’s plugged in. It’s like giving a moment of relaxation for your battery to not worry about anything while the outlet is doing the work…

[@Averdein]

Most laptops including MacBooks are able to use only the outlet power when it’s charging, making it so no usage or wear and tear affects the battery

[@jirikocman]

@@Averdein 100% battery is not great for its lifetime, but much better, than just use battery all day long. That charging cycles will wear battery much more than sitting at 100%. With optimized charging Macbook permanently connected to power supply after few days will start use 10% battery and then slowly recharge it to 100% each day. At least it occurs on my 99% time power connected MBA. I bught it at february and now it have 27 cycles. 100% capacity reported by MacOS, and something like 97% in Coconut Battery, but it changes every day. It reported 94% at end of May with just 13 cycles, month later I seen 97,2% with 24 cycles ...

[@ntran04299]

what’s the monitor at 0:34? it looks so minimal and elegant :)

[@guyterry1]

I have one monitor (Apple display) that only works from USB-C. Is there any way to output to a USB-C monitor from this dock? If not, can I use USb-C directly from the MBAir while using the dock for the HDMI and power adapter?

[@guyterry1]

Didn't get an answer so I took a risk and bought a Plugable dock and found out that it does work. I can't use HDMI1 though. I have to use HDMI2. Looks a little "jagged" when I scroll (portrait mode) but it claims a refresh rate of 75Hz from the display settings, but 2.5K rather than 4K. The Apple display will not work through the dock, however, but must be plugged directly into the MBAir.

[@michaeldoesanything]

I just created this setup with an M1 MacBook Air. Both displays connect successfully but applications like safari and chrome freeze and have the rainbow buffer wheel. The applications continue to run smoothly when the laptop isn’t connected to the external displays. Have any of you encountered this issue?

[@Shakti_Nagra]

why TWS is not working properly with M1??

[@babdcs]

Can you plug the power delivery of this displaylink setup into a docking station connected to the MacBook or does the power supply needs to be directly connected to one usb-c port of the MacBook?

[@jonathanscott5029]

If you connect a spear apple tv you may have to the 2nd screen thats all you have to do. Connected through the usbc cable natively and the other wirelessly through the apple tv.

[@Lv_Capone4720]

Hey love your videos! But I have a question and want to know your opinion. So I want to buy the M1 MacBook Air for college and I want it to last a long time preferably around 4-5 years. Do you think that a base M1 MacBook Air is enough for someone like me that only does homework, take notes, writes essay, watches KZbin, and movies?

[@edgehanger8558]

Yes, it's more than enough. I have the 8GB and 512 memory and I use Illustrator and photoshop without any issues.

[@utopicrealities3512]

A tip for everyone who has problems with multiple monitors. I currently use an Odyssey G9 monitor (5K@120Hz), an FHD (my pen display which is my second monitor) and, of course, the MacBook Pro M1 Max display, all with different desktops. I have already had the opportunity to connect a third external monitor 4K@60Hz 27". To achieve this setup I use a simple docking with an HDMI FHD, the 4K monitor in the notebook port and the ultrawide 120Hz in the usb-c port. I've seen, however, people using more than three monitors with different desktops!

[@Platomenti]

anyway is there any fix regarding the bluetooth / 2.4g wireless mouse issue on M1 macs? mine seems just cursor lag using bluetooth or USB receiver and I already try using different mouse it's still lag and often disconnected by itself and only fixed by buying Apple Magic Mouse.

[@robbiepalmer1]

Thanks for the video. In your products you don’t mention which m1 this is. Does it happen to be a 2020 8gb? Would love to know how the load is for a machine like this, especially running videos and zoom calls

[@Qwerty_Poiu_ZM]

Does this work with Dualup LG? I use Hyper 10 in 1, it works but it’s not the right resolution. Doesn’t work with full screen. There’s a black bar on top and bottom and I couldn’t change it at all. Will this work with the native resolution for Dualup LG? My other gaming LG monitor works fine except Dualup :(

[@guilhermecavalcantedefreit8912]

How do you turn on your macbook m1 without open ?

[@ekremsar488]

I have a MacBook Pro m1 computer and a samsung ls24r65 display. Although I have tried many methods, I am having some difficulties connecting the screen to the laptop. First of all, when the laptop wakes up from sleep mode, the screen is not detected and the problem is solved by removing the cable and plugging it back in. Second and my big problem is that the screen reflects on black images and this is very annoying. I thought this problem was caused by the screen, but other laptops did not have any problems with the screen. I thought there might be a problem with the USB hub and I bought a type C DisplayPort cable and the problem still persists. Is there a solution for this?

[@pankit0]

I have following gadgets : 1. Dell K20A001 Dock 2. Connector HDMI to Displayport HDMI cable from Screen 1 to Connector and Displayport into Dell Dock HDMI Cable from Screen 2 to Dell Dock Thunderbolt Cable of Dell Dock to Macbook Pro M1 After doing all the above, it just give mirror images and don't extend all the screens. Can you please guide?

[@dcramerecrypto]

did you ever get this resolved?

[@JanacMeena]

Does this hub allow for scaling? The DELL D600 Dock scales really bad. Text is either huge or tiny.

[@honglytech]

Can you record the screen in the external monitors?

[@christoskokkolis5110]

Nice video, one question: do you need to set the MacBook to a particular setting on “what happens when you close the lid”? I.e “do nothing” etc? Thank you

[@samsonlace7168]

No mate, as long as your mac is connected to power you should be able to just close the lid with no issues

[@AltcoinEdge]

Would the same work for iMAc m1?