With the release of the new M1 chip, the first chip created for Macs by Apple, the Apple company marks a breakthrough in the manufacture of its Macs, which are usually equipped with an Intel processor. This new chip offers impressive performance and currently only equips 4 Mac models: the MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the iMac, as well as the Mac mini.
Although more powerful and faster, Macs equipped with this chip have a small drawback, however, that the number of supported external monitors is reduced compared to previous models. Indeed, it is no longer possible to connect as many external monitors compared to models without M1 chips. Results ? MacBook Air, Pro M1, and iMac only support one external monitor instead of 2, and Mac mini more than 2 instead of 3.
But don’t worry! If you used to connect more than one monitor to your Mac computer, it is always possible to exceed this limit imposed by the M1 chip thanks to DisplayLink!
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DisplayLink: a technology that allows support for multiple screens
DisplayLink is both the name of the company and the technology (the protocol) created by it. This protocol allows one or more monitors to be connected to a computer. The connection is made via a USB port (USB-A / USB-C), and since USB is a connector standard that equips most computers on the market, this technology is therefore compatible with almost all current computers.
Plug and Display operation
Operation of DisplayLink adapters is simple: Install the DisplayLink software on your Mac, plug the adapter into the USB port and connect one or more external monitors to the adapter and voila!
Easy as pie, isn’t it? But what gets around the screen limit imposed by the M1 chip?
It’s actually thanks to DisplayLink software and technology.
Indeed, the software is essential in the operation of DisplayLink technology because it is thanks to it that the external screen connected to the Displaylink device is considered by the operating system of the computer as being. normally connected at the computer.
Because in fact it is the DisplayLink device that supports the additional monitor (s) and not your computer. It is therefore thanks to this “sleight of hand” that it is possible to exceed the screen limit imposed by Apple’s M1 chip!
This technology has been called “Plug and Display”By DisplayLink and that’s a guarantee of quality.
Behind this simple technology is actually a 4-step process. If you want to learn more, the DisplayLink site explains in detail how their technology works.
Why use a Display Link adapter?
More than just a video adapter, DisplayLink devices have significant advantages.
Increase your productivity
Working on one screen is good, working on two or more screens is even better! With DisplayLink devices, you can expand your workspace by displaying the content of your M1 chip Mac on multiple monitors.
Your field of vision will be widened and it will be much easier for you to navigate between the different windows, software or applications open on your Mac. So it’s a great way to increase your productivity!
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Peripherals compatible with all your audiovisual media
Whether you want to connect your Mac M1 to a Full HD monitor, an HDMI TV screen, or a projector with a USB port, DisplayLink produces adapters compatible with all types of video outputs so you can meet all your needs.
So what are you waiting for to equip your Mac M1 with a DisplayLink device? Find the DisplayLink adapter you need at MacWay, your specialist and expert in Apple and High-Tech products!
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