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Microsoft is stepping up to fix USB-C

Microsoft is updating its minimum requirements for USB-C ports on Windows 11 laptops and tablets through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). The goal is for USB-C ports on all Windows ...
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Microsoft finally cracks down on PC builders using subpar USB-C ports with new WHCP rules

Microsoft sets minimum USB-C requirements for Windows 11 WHCP-compliant devices to ensure consistent performance. New minimum requirements include USB-C 3 supporting 5 Gbps data, 4.5W power, PC ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft wants a version of USB-C that “just works” consistently across all PCs

We’ve been covering the small, reversible USB Type-C connector since the days when it was just a USB Implementers Forum tech demo, and in the decade-plus since then, the port has gradually taken over ...
PC World

Microsoft fights USB-C chaos on Windows 11 laptops with new label

According to a new blog post, Microsoft will be enforcing uniform USB-C standards for Windows 11 laptops going forward, which apply with Windows 11 24H2 and beyond. PC manufacturers will need to ...
TechSpot

Microsoft is addressing USB-C "port confusion" with a new hardware certification program

In context: Despite promising a "universal" connectivity experience, the USB port has long been a source of frustration for PC users. Now, Microsoft is going the extra mile to finally address the ...