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		rubatuga on Dec 14, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: When HDMI 2.1 isn't HDMI 2.1 – the confusing world... Not true, thunderbolt 3 can carry up to 8 DisplayPort lanes, something usb-c alternate mode cannot do. Both can coexist

eropple on Dec 15, 2021 [–]

Interesting - I must have misunderstood. Is there a good protocol breakdown of the USB-C to Thunderbolt changes and switch-over? (I assume there has to be, as USB4 brings them closer together?)

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