Microsoft: All USB-C Ports Will “Just Work” on New Windows Laptops

Microsoft has vowed to end "USB-C port confusion" by forcing Windows laptops and tablets to use the same standards. It said this would mean all USB-C ports will “just work”, whether being used to transfer data, charge devices or connect to a monitor. This requirement is now part of the company’s Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), which sets the rules hardware makers must follow to get their devices certified for Windows. In addition, 40Gbps USB-C ports must work with both USB 4.0 and...