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Luke James

Microsoft’s USB-C crackdown ends 'port roulette' and clears up Thunderbolt confusion

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Ever plugged your monitor into a USB-C port and gotten nothing but a blank screen? Welcome to 'port roulette' — a frustrating game of guess-the-function that’s plagued users for years. Now, Microsoft says it’s putting an end to the madness.

Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft is rolling out strict new rules requiring all USB-C ports on WHCP-certified laptops and tablets to do what you expect: charge, transfer data, and output video.

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