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  1. Fix the Linux driver so that it doesn't use 5-15% CPU when my DisplayLink device is _unplugged_.

    When unplugged, I consistently (and continuously, not just short spikes) see the DisplayLinkManager process take up 5-15% CPU. I don't understand why it's using so much CPU when there's literally nothing for it to do. It's really hurting my battery life & performance.

    22 votes
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  2. Resolve the compatibility issue with Duet Display, Twomon, Spacedesk, etc.

    After I purchased a USB Type C dock driven by DisplayLink technology for my laptop, a big issue derived: every time I want to use Duet Display with my iPad Pro or Twomon USB with my Pixel C, I would have to uninstall the DisplayLink driver before I plug any of my tablets. When I get home and try to connect to my dock, I would have to go through the setup process again. This is just a big inconvenience for people like me.

    17 votes
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  3. Examine why we need to re-install the drivers for displaylink for every patch or update to Windows 10.

    Examine why we need to re-install the drivers for displaylink for every patch or update to Windows 10.

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  4. Please allow the DisplayLink Driver to be disabled.

    As someone who uses a dedicated GPU in alternation with the Integrated GPU. It is BEYOND frustrating when my Nvidia GPU will not switch on because of the DisplayLink driver software. There is no option in windows itself to turn it off, and there is nothing provided by DisplayLink either.

    It cripples productivity when I have to UNINSTALL the DL driver just to use my dedicated GPU.

    Please fix this before you guys release any additional updates as this has been going on for a LONG time now.

    I love my AOC usb monitor. It's great, only after I install…

    14 votes
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  5. Mojave 10.14 still doesn't work even with driver

    Mojave 10.14 cannot find monitor AT ALL - no signs of life, period

    11 votes
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  6. Chromebooks functionality would be a huge benefit

    Chromebooks

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  7. BIOS support?

    UEFI BIOS driver please

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  8. Some applications detect DisplayLink as incompatible display driver. Problem exists with Adobe Premiere Elements 14, X-Plane, GoPro Quik

    When using DisplayLink some applications show incompatible display driver error. Problem exists with Adobe Premiere Elements 14, X-Plane, GoPro Quik on Windows 10 and I'think at last since version 8 of drivers. Solution is to open them on laptop screen and then switch to displays connected via DisplayLink (in my case i-tec USB 3.0 docking station). It would be nice if it could be solved.

    7 votes
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  9. Can you fix the issue with dual graphics cards?

    I have had a problem with your displaylink products for months now, it's causing my entire OS to hand. It seems I'm not the only one, I found the below forum post showing multiple people have the same issue.
    http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?t=63963

    I've tried cleanups, reinstalling the latest drivers and all I could think of. The only way I can get the system to stop crashing is if I always reboot my PC right after I disconnect display link each and every time which is ridiculous. I wouldn't buy a laptop if I wanted to reboot 5 times a day.

    There is…

    7 votes
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  10. Mac OS X and Windows 7 Pro work around for USB Monitor(s) (SIIG USB 2.0 to VGA Pro) Corruption – Vertical Black Bars

    Mac OS X and Windows 7 Pro work around for USB Monitor(s) (SIIG USB 2.0 to VGA Pro) Corruption – Vertical Black Bars

    Using:

    OS X 10.10.5 (Windows 7 Pro, see additional comments below)
    DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Mac OS X Version 2.4
    SIIG.com - USB 2.0 to VGA Pro
    3 HP Monitors (Model: HP S2031) (one connected via HDMI to DVI Adapter, one connected via Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, and one connected via SIIG.com – USB 2.0 to VGA Pro

    Issue:

    Corruption on the left and right sides of attached USB monitor (black vertical bars on left…

    6 votes
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  11. Windows 10 with 7.9M3 (Yoga 900)

    When windows 10 with 7.9M3 on a yoga 900 goes to sleep and is connected to the dock, it doesn't come back.

    Also, if I unplug the dock when the laptop sleeps, when I wake it up nothing works anymore.

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  12. huge problems on El Captain: unreadable menu bar & scrambled windows

    Macbook pro retina 15'
    display link drivers 2.5 beta

    see image:
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8HreJR0v1JMb2ZFODBBb2xuUXM

    4 votes
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  13. Linux kernel version 4 unsupported.

    Just tried building the displaylink driver using the displaylink-installer.sh on my Fedora Rawhide machine and look at the results!

    ./displaylink-installer.sh -?
    DisplayLink Linux Software 1.0.68 install script called: -?
    Distribution discovered: "Fedora release 24 (Rawhide)"
    Unsatisfied dependencies. Missing component: Kernel version 4.2.0-0.rc5.git3.1.fc24.x86_64 is too old. At least 3.14 is required.
    This is a fatal error, cannot install DisplayLink Linux Software.

    Hmm, 4 is older than 3!?!? Who Knew?!?! Need to fix the script.

    4 votes
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  14. Windows 10 ARM64 Drivers

    It would be great if you could compile Windows 10 ARM64 drivers for the new Surface Pro X, Galaxy book etc.

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  15. Is it possible for a uEFI BIOS driver to use the DisplayLink VGA Output as the primary video output starting from BIOS?

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    0 comments  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    completed  ·  AdminAlban Rampon (Senior Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded

    It is possible to use product relying on the DisplayLink DL-6950 ICs before the OS loads provided the UEFI BIOS includes, or the pre-OS side loads, the DisplayLink UEFI GOP driver. The driver is available to all laptop manufacturers. We encourage you to ask for this functionality from your laptop vendor so they inbox it.

  16. Make DisplayLink drivers work with suspend on Ubuntu

    My DisplayLink-attached screen went awry after resuming from suspend, and I see that it's a known issue. Not being able to use suspend on a laptop is a major loss of functionality for me.

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  17. Bring back the forum link under Driver Downloads.

    This product poses difficulties on nearly all platforms and your users need a place to discuss this and collaborate. Your attempt to remove the forums (that still exist at http://www.displaylink.org/forum/) has not gone unnoticed, and at face value appears to be a step in the wrong direction.

    From the top of this page: "However members of the DisplayLink team are active on the DisplayLink Forum, where your question may already be answered."

    3 votes
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  18. Update Monitors Page

    http://www.displaylink.com/shop/monitors

    Many of the displaylink monitors listed on your page are no longer available. Can you mark them as such to make it easier for your customers?

    Also, wouldn't it make sense to include the monitor SIZE in each description instead of making your customers search for them?

    3 votes
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    completed  ·  AdminWim (Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded

    Thanks for the reminder. The monitors page is now updated to remove products that were no longer available.
    We are looking at a redesign of the shop at the moment to allow product searches and adding a monitor size is something we could do at this point.

  19. USB-C to USB-C with display signal.

    USB-C to USB-C adapter that adds video signal on the USB-C cable. Optionally it would be nice to add a USB-PD charging port on the adapter. Making all USB-C devices more equal.

    This is an frustrating issue with flex offices and BYOD. We can fix it by using USB-C displays or docks, but not all devices have display output on USB-C. A solution like this would basically fix every laptop to become compatible with any USB-C display/hub/dock.

    3 votes
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    2 comments  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    completed  ·  AdminAlban Rampon (Senior Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded

    This is what DisplayLink technology allows you to do: adding display over USB-C or USB-A without needing the machine to have native DisplayPort output over USB-C.
    USB-PD requires dedicated circuitry on the laptop and in the dock/adapter, which isn’t possible to retrofit. However, vendors like Targus have a solution where the dock can provide power over USB-C or proprietary laptop connector.
    If I misunderstood your suggestion, please do not hesitate to comment.

  20. Use GPU rendering to lower CPU usage

    Can we access the GPU to take advantage of OpenGL, etc, to avoid the heavy CPU (and laptop battery) usage?

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    2 comments  ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    completed  ·  AdminWim (Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded

    DisplayLink software already checks the CPU and GPU resources available on a platform and uses these to provide the best user experience possible.

    This is why some compatibility issues can be resolved by updating to the latest graphics drivers available for your primary graphics card,

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