What are Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4? Features, speeds and future of USB-C port technology

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Here's why Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 are used in many modern laptops and why Thunderbolt 5 will be even better.

Thunderbolt ports are extremely versatile and essential for modern laptops, allowing for multiple device connections, fast data transfer, and different external accessories.
Thunderbolt 4 is the current standard, offering improved video support, a wake-from-sleep function, faster data speeds, and added security.
Thunderbolt 5, announced in September 2023, will triple maximum data transfer speeds and bring additional improvements for multi-display and high refresh rate gaming.