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after using a lenovo usb c dock and having a lot of display problems. its a displaylink chip. and random disconnects (doesn't happen on my windows work laptop). i was wondering what are the best supported docks for linux?

in my current situation the dock has the displays, ethernet, keyboard/mouse and audio connected to it so i can easily switch between my work laptop and my desktop pc.

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[–] Niiru@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago

I have to use Windows because of the docking station problems with Lenovo..

The only feasible workaround for me was to use the HDMI out for the display and the station for the rest but that defeats the purpose of said station.

[–] Unwind2046@iusearchlinux.fyi 1 points 1 year ago

Not a direct answer to your question, but I have a Dell TB16 dock. It does not work well - it sporadically fails to output display to my monitors and it does not charge my non-dell personal laptop (a Lenovo Yoga 730). However, it works great for my Dell work laptop running windows...

Just adding this Incase you see it on sale or something - take it for what it's worth!

[–] SecurityPro@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I'm using an Anker dock with a Lenovo laptop running Ubuntu. It works great and will handle two additional displays.