Microsoft wants a version of USB-C that "just works" consistently across all PCs
a year ago
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- #USB-C
- USB Type-C has become a universal connector over the past decade, appearing in laptops, game consoles, Android phones, iPhones, and more.
- Despite its widespread adoption, USB-C has inherent confusion due to separate specifications for charging (USB Power Delivery), non-USB signals (Alt Mode), and data transfer speeds.
- Not all USB-C ports support all functionalities, leading to inconsistencies where some ports fall short of the 'do-everything' promise.
- Microsoft is addressing these inconsistencies by mandating support for charging, display output, and at least 5Gbps USB speeds on all USB-C ports in Windows PCs through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP).