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Microsoft’s USB-C crackdown ends 'port roulette' and clears up Thunderbolt confusion
Ever plugged your monitor into a USB-C port and gotten nothing but a blank screen? Welcome to 'port roulette' — a frustrating ...
'Two firm promises of USB-C on Windows 11' — How Microsoft plans to eliminate connectivity confusion
Microsoft's new mandate forces all USB-C ports in new Windows laptops to support displays, charging, and data.
Microsoft wants a version of USB-C that “just works” consistently across all PCs
A weakness built into the USB-C from the very beginning was that the specification for the physical connector was always separate from the specifications for the USB Power Delivery specification for ...
I may have found the ultimate monitor for conferencing and productivity, but it has a few weaknesses
The HP Series 7 Pro 34 WQHD Conferencing Monitor (734pm) combines an ultrawide display, Thunderbolt 4, and built-in ...
Microsoft fights USB-C chaos on Windows 11 laptops with new label
USB-C incompatibilities lead to many frustrating issues for users. Microsoft is fighting back with a new certification that ...
Microsoft promises it is 'ending USB-C port confusion' with updated Windows 11 certified program
Microsoft promises it is “ending USB-C port confusion” with its updated Windows 11 Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) initiative. Going forward, it pledges to ensure all USB data, charging, ...
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Windows 11 24H2 PCs will finally deliver the best of USB-C, just like MacBook
Microsoft has finally tightened requirements for USB-C ports, so you get fast charging and the best of "USB-C" ports.
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Microsoft standardizes USB-C experience on Windows 11
Microsoft introduced Brings Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) to standardize USB-C issues on Windows 11, check ...