Microsoft’s decision to revamp USB-C requirements for Windows 11 laptops marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of device connectivity, promising to drastically simplify an area long plagued by ambiguity and consumer frustration. For years, tech-savvy users and novices alike have been...
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Microsoft's recent update to the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) introduces a significant change aimed at standardizing USB-C port functionalities across Windows 11 devices. With the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, all certified laptops and tablets equipped with USB-C...
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In an era of increasingly complex hardware ecosystems, Microsoft has taken a decisive step to simplify the tangled web of USB-C functionality on Windows 11 laptops. The company’s recent mandate of new minimum standards for USB4 and USB 3.0 ports, announced as part of the Windows Hardware...
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