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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by Deep@mander.xyz to c/technology@lemmy.world

EU rules on common chargers apply to laptops from today. It means that all new laptops sold in the European Union must now support USB-C charging.

In December 2024, the rules came into force for mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, videogame consoles, and portable speakers.

Laptop manufacturers were given a longer lead in time to allow for redesign and transition to the common charging system.

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[-] Lexam@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago

Now make them put a port on each side of the laptop!

[-] nullify3112@lemmy.world 4 points 22 hours ago

What if the ports are recessed and you have built in dongles you can swap to change the port type on either slot?

Oh wait, framework did it :)

[-] Jesus_666@lemmy.world 4 points 21 hours ago

Though, to be fair, Framework laptops can't charge from all of their ports. The 16 can charge from one port each per side; not sure about the 13 and 12.

[-] somenonewho@feddit.org 2 points 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago)

The 13 (amd) can charge from either side not sure if the ports closer to the keyboard also charge at the same speed

Edit: Apparently they do. (negotiating 3A PD on a first come first serve basis)

this post was submitted on 02 May 2026
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