second monitor mac air
is there absolutely no way to have a second monitor connected to a mac air? what if only two monitors were used (for a larger display) and the laptop was closed but running?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
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Hey there emilyfromraleigh,
It sounds like you want to know if you are able to use additional displays with your MacBook Air. Checking Connect a display to your Mac was a great idea. Taking a closer look at MacBook Air (M2, 2022) - Technical Specifications shows,
Display Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:
One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
However, if you have a MacBook Air (M1, 2020), then the Tech Specs show only one display can be connected:
Display Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications
To identify which MacBook Air you have:
Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support
Have a good one!