New laptop not detecting displays

[rboerner]

Originally Posted by sanador

Thank you so much. If you'll bear with me:

Is the Macbook Air M2's inability to utilize two displays a downgrade from the previous model? As I mentioned, this worked with my last laptop.

A similar setup functions in my office, albeit using a dock labeled "DisplayLink Plug and Display." This, combined with your advice, implies that I must purchase a DisplayLink dock (or hub?) in order for this to work, even though that may not have been the case with the older laptop...?

You do not mention the brand or model of the 'previous' laptop you were using, so I cannot speak to the differences in behavior.

If the office setup which appears to be using a DisplayLink-based product works as expected, then it confirms that you need a DisplayLink-based solution at home.