Tom's Hardware: Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.

Windows 98 devotees now have (experimental) support for USB4 and Thunderbolt 3/4. Vibe coded driver also supports Windows Me, XP, Vista, and 7.

Asus ThunderboltEX 5 expansion card

An Asus-branded Thunderbolt 5 expansion card has appeared among the firm's product pages.

Thunderbolt 5 cable

Thunderbolt 5 products are finally materializing.

Intel announces Thunderbolt Share

Using Thunderbolt Share, people can make the most of their multiple PCs, whether they're at work, watching videos, or gaming.

Thunderbolt 5 connector on a blue and black background.

Intel has corrected a press release that stated that 14th Core desktop processors supported Thunderbolt 5.

Thunderbolt 5

Intel announced its Thunderbolt 5 specification, which offers up to 120 Gbps of bandwidth, 3X its predecessor, employs universal 240W charging cables and steps up to PCIe 4.0.

Plugable Docking Station

Plugable’s new UD-4VPD dock supports USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4 with the ability to output to two 4K displays at 120Hz.

Plugable Quad-Monitor Thunderbolt Dock

The new TBT4-UDZ can connect your Thunderbolt laptop to up to four different 4K displays.

Intel Thunderbolt

Intel is further detailing its next-gen Thunderbolt spec, which will support 80 Gbps transfers and up to 120 Gbps for video.

Apple uses new USB4 retimer

Apple's refreshed M2 MacBook Air uses a custom U09PY3 USB4 retimer, putting Intel silicon in the rear view mirror.

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