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Macbook air 2017 with dual monitor

How to set up dual monitor using Macbook Air 2017 model with thunderbolt 2 ?

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 17, 2024 5:45 AM

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Nov 17, 2024 6:41 AM in response to 0308-MacQ

Your Mac simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz on an external display. One external display.


The only workaround is a dock that uses DisplayLink (software instead of hardware support for the second display, usually not an optimal solution).


Generally, if you want >1 external display you should be looking at a MacBook Pro (even then, check specs – some entry level MBPs support only one). The most recent MacBook Air (M3) does support two displays but only with the lid closed.

Macbook air 2017 with dual monitor

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