MacBooks Can Now Drive Two Screens Without Drivers With This New Dock

InnovationConsumer TechMacBooks Can Now Drive Two Screens Without Drivers With This New DockByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new 208N USB4 Docking Station from StarTech can drive two external displays on MacBook M3 or higher, without the need to install drivers or software.STARTECHStarTech, a global supplier of tech gadgets for IT professionals, has released its latest innovation: a driverless dual 4K USB4 docking station. StarTech describes the new docking station as “an industry-first” because it supports two external displays when used with later MacBooks and does so without the need for any DisplayLink drivers or third-party software. The dock also works with Windows and Linux devices, making it suitable for a company-wide rollout where a range of operating systems are in use. The dock is designed as a single docking solution that can be standardized across a company or organization that uses hotdesking or has employees who work from home. Because the new dock is driverless, there’s no need to install any additional software or drivers, eliminating one of the most common deployment challenges with docking stations and ensuring uniform performance and compatibility whether an employee is using a MacBook, Windows laptop or Linux device.A security feature with this new docking station is a screw-locking USB-C host cable. This adds an extra layer of reliability by preventing accidental disconnections or unauthorized removal.STARTECHMacBooks M3 And HigherStarTech says its new USB4 Docking Station is the first of its kind that can natively drive two displays on later MacBooks with M3 Apple processors or higher. There’s no need for drivers, which addresses a long-standing...