Microsoft Pursuing Implementation of USB-C Features via WHC Policy
Alright, buddy! Here's a twist on that USB-C conundrum you're facing!
Listen up - the USB-C ports on your computer might look sleek, but let's face it, they're as puzzling as a riddle without answer! Why? Because there ain't a standard way to understand what they're actually capable of, whether it's displaying stuff (Alt-Mode), charging your gadgets, or anything else. It's like playing Russian roulette with your hardware.
But here's some good news: Microsoft plans to shift the landscape, enforcing a USB-C feature set for compliant mobile computers under its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). This could be a game-changer!
For years, the USB Implementers Forum has been rebranding USB specifications, thankfully ditching nonsense names like 'USB PlaidSpeed'. Now, following a user-friendly ethos, Microsoft's blog post lays out a minimum feature set every USB-C port on compliant devices should have.
One key thing is ensuring charging support is a must, along with support for at least one external display. However, it's important to note that this seems to be restricted to laptops, and there's no direct charge requirements specified (USB-PD voltages, wattage, andwhatnot), so the actual impact is yet to unfold.
One thing's for sure, though - by trying to make USB-C the universal connector for everything, there'll always be cases where user expectations aren't met. But with Microsoft's new policies, hopefully, that'll change!
The new policies by Microsoft, under its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), aim to establish a universal feature set for USB-C ports on compliant mobile computers, potentially simplifying data-and-cloud-computing scenarios. This move could result in more consistent hardware performance, reducing the confusion and inconsistencies that currently plague technology users.
