Targus Validates DisplayLink Manager Graphics Connectivity Release 1.6.1 for Monterey 12 and Big Sur 11 Including M1 MacBooks

macOS Limitations
- Protected content from iTunes and other players is not visible on built-in graphics when DisplayLink screens are connected.
- Manual Ethernet speed setting is not retained across reboots.
- The list of available resolutions and the default resolution for 4K displays depends on the type of connection (HDMI or DisplayPort).
To see a more complete list of resolutions follow these steps:
- Open the Displays preference in System Preferences
- Go to the preferences panel for the DisplayLink screen
- While keeping the option (alt) key pressed, select the "Scaled" option for the list of resolutions.
Know Issues and Limitations
- An updated list of troubleshooting suggestions is available at the Displaylink Knowledge Base
- It is not possible to unlock the MacBook via Apple Watch when screen saver is running/enabled
- Some resolutions, especially HiDPI/ Retina ones, may be missing on Apple M1 based Macs (29526)
Release Notes
Changes in 1.6.1 release
- Fixed issues with "Show Desktop" feature where displaying desktop using Hot Corners can make some desktop icon unresponsive (PS1603, VIFR799)
- DL-6xxx: improved support of low voltage Ethernet PHYs (WS2393)
- DL-6xxx: Fixed app freeze when connecting tiled 5k (5120x2880) monitor via two DP cables and changing resolutions (PS1573)
Changes in 1.6 release
- Enabling display rotation via DisplayLink Manager user interface on Apple M1 computers running macOS Monterey 12
- DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing time, visible from following update onwards
- DL-6xxx: adding RTL8211FD-VX and RTL8211E Ethernet PHYs (WS1597)
- Since 1.6 Beta with Apple M1, improved handling rotation of monitors with identical serial number and name (PS1447)
- Since 1.6 Beta with Apple M1, improved red monitor outline behaviour (PS1438)Beta: Apple Watch unlock when resuming displays from sleep (33190)
Changes in 1.5 release
- Introducing additional inferred resolutions on 4K monitors: 2560x1440 and 3008x1692 on Intel based Macs
- Beta: Apple Watch unlock when resuming displays from sleep (33190)
- Fixed monitors power save mode issue on macOS Monterey 12 beta (33198)
- Improved memory management on rotated screen (33179)
- Improved rotated monitor performance on dual GPU machines (33072)
- DL-41xx: improved firmware flashing experience which could hang in some products (33060)
- Fixed app crashes at startup (33222)Added notarization to the Login Screen Extension uninstaller, removing security warning during removal
Changes in 1.4 release
- Improved rotated-screen performance (32926)
- Added notarization to the Login Screen Extension uninstaller, removing security warning during removal
- Added a welcome page to the support ticket creation wizard
- Fix for missing cinema/DCI 4K (4096x2160) resolution on Apple M1 computers
- Fixed issue with erroneously showing clone mode when extended is set
- DisplayLink Manager will start automatically after installation and updates
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