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The tag 'pd' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about USB Power Delivery (PD) in the context of Windows 11 and hardware compatibility. A recent thread highlights Microsoft's push for OEMs to implement proper USB-C notifications, which includes accurate reporting of charging status and power delivery capabilities. The content focuses on how Windows 11 interacts with USB-C ports, firmware requirements like ACPI descriptors and UCSI/UcmCx, and validation through the Windows Hardware Lab Kit. This tag is relevant for users interested in USB-C charging issues, power delivery standards, and Microsoft's hardware compatibility guidelines.
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    Microsoft Pushes OEMs to Deliver Reliable USB‑C Notifications in Windows 11

    Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...
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