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Interestingly, the M2 Mac Mini has TB4 and supports two connected displays, because there isn't an internal one. Yes, it's still 2 total displays, but it's the only non-Pro Apple Silicon machine with TB4 instead of TB3. I'm not sure if the only real distinction is allowing a second monitor on the link, or if there is additional bandwidth as well.

The Thunderbolt specs define minimum quantities of connectable external displays. Thunderbolt 3 requires support for 1+ connected displays, Thunderbolt 4 for 2+. Apple creates an artificial restriction for profit reasons, and does not equip MBA with Thunderbolt 4 as a result.

You are correct, MBP 13 is Thunderbolt 3. I updated for clarity.

MacBook Air uses Thunderbolt 3, which only requires 1 additional display. Thunderbolt 4, which the MacBook Pro 14/16 has, requires support for connecting at least two additional displays. [0]

[0]: https://www.thunderbolttechnology.net/tech/faq

If you would like to achieve this based on simple dimming, or even better, by using smart switches instead of smart bulbs, take a look at NASA spinoff Bios Lighting.

Here's their A19 (normal bulb) specsheet: https://bioslighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/BIOS_A19...

There is also a spotlight-style BR30: https://bioslighting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BIOS_BR-...

From the specs page:

HDMI version: 2.0

USB-C Interface: DisplayPort (DP Alt Mode)

USB-C version: Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps) [Intel only]

USB-A version: 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to two displays with 4096x2304 resolution at 60Hz

In (iOS && iPhone<9), you can toggle this filter with the triple click trick. In Settings > General > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut, select Color Filters, then triple click the home button.

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I would trade my smartphone in an instant for a dumb phone with a great camera, 3.5mm audio port, and LTE/WiFi for tethering. The closest thing out there right now is the LG Exalt LTE.

There was a Daily Show piece on this from the farmers' perspective: http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/pmrodj/raisin-growers-laws...