The USB-C plug was introduced by the USB-IF a few years ago as the latest standard format that can be used for a variety of tasks, from connecting accessories to computers, charging laptops and devices, and also for various other purposes.
The biggest issue that is seen to be hampering the use of this plug is the technology support shown through this USB-C plug. So far, its support consists of USB 3.2 Gen 3, USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 or 5 formats depending on the support of the processor chip.
This is seen as something quite serious, especially for laptops running the Microsoft Windows operating system where many users are not aware of the differences between these plugs.
Therefore, Microsoft confirmed that they will update their Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) to ensure that USB-C plugs used on future laptops meet several important criteria.
The first is the promise shown by Microsoft itself, which is that data transmission, charging and display connection via USB-C plugs will work without requiring the user to do anything more than just connect a USB-C cable or accessory to the laptop.
The second is that the system comes with support for the use of USB4 (40Gbps) or Thunderbolt 3 plugs and above, all USB-C plugs shown on a laptop will support the same technology, and not just one plug will support it.
All of these USB-C plugs are also required to support 15W device charging from the laptop to the device, while for connection to the display, each plug must support connection to two 4K 60Hz screen displays via the DP Alt connection.
For laptops that still use the USB-C 3.2 plug, these plugs must also still support PowerDelivery charging via USB, and also support output to a screen display via the DP Alt connection.
Microsoft says that the WHCP program will be updated and that eventually, all laptops arriving with the Windows 11 24H2 operating system will feature this new USB-C plug standard.