Microsoft’s drive to standardize the PC experience took a significant leap forward this month, as the company introduced new rules for device builders seeking to achieve Windows 11 certification— specifically targeting the perennial source of user frustration: inconsistent and subpar 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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Microsoft is making a bold bet on the future of Windows 11 by elevating the hardware baseline, particularly through strict enforcement of USB-C, USB4, and USB 3.0 requirements for modern laptops. This decision, communicated via an official blog post and reflected in the latest updates to the...
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