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 implement Microsoft’s specifications for USB-C ports in a standardized manner. Previously, these specifications already existed but were optional.

Up until now, PC manufacturers have been able to customize the performance of USB-C ports and didn’t have to fully utilize the technical possibilities of the hardware. As of right now, USB-C supports a maximum charging throughput of 240 watts and a maximum data transfer speed of 80 Gbps (or even 120 Gbps for monitors). DisplayPort and Thunderbolt are also fully supported through USB-C.

However, the fact that manufacturers haven’t had to fully implem

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