Microsoft fights USB-C chaos on Windows 11 laptops with new label

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.