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There\u2019s been a lot said about the new M2 chip announced at WWDC 2022 recently. We\u00a0covered<\/a>\u00a0the technical aspects of this\u00a0second generation of Apple silicon for Macs\u00a0extensively. Like other Mac fans, we\u2019re thrilled with how much it will improve performance and especially power efficiency in the new 13-inch MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it improves upon the M1 in so many ways, we\u2019ve discovered the old saying, \u201cthe more things change, the more they stay the same\u201d,<\/em>\u00a0applies to the M2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M2 MacBooks Still Only Support One External Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digging deeper into the new M2 MacBooks details provided by Apple, we discovered\u00a0these machines will\u00a0only<\/strong>\u00a0support\u00a0one<\/strong>\u00a0external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a history buff, you\u2019ll recall that was the same frustrating external display limitation faced by owners of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro released in 2020 with the basic M1 processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History is on the side of those wanting to buy these new M2 models. Just like with the M1 models, we know\u00a0most Mac users love using multiscreen setups. The solution for M1 owners and now future M2 owners is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HDMI Adapter You’re Looking For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The\u00a0OWC USB-C Dual HDMI 4K Adapter<\/a>\u00a0is the DisplayLink powered solution for expanding your M1 and M2 machine\u2019s digital window for easier video editing, seeing more of your workflow simultaneously, or even creating eye-catching digital signage. But wait\u2026there\u2019s more! This compact, bus-powered adapter\u00a0features a USB-C power pass-thru port so you can charge\/power your laptop. Being the leading dock innovator for Macs, we know you love having ports freed up on your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t just take our word for how awesome this dual display (or more if you use two of these babies!) adapter. Here\u2019s just one of several\u00a0five-star customer reviews<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In true OWC fashion, we\u2019ll show you how this nifty, pixel multiplying adapter works with the M2 MacBooks as soon as we get our hands on one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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