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Thunderbolt Share is a new feature from Intel designed to enhance the functionality of its Thunderbolt technology. It allows for seamless sharing of screens, keyboards, mice, storage, and files between two PCs. This innovation is particularly useful for users who operate multiple computers, such as content creators and gamers, who can now easily transfer files, migrate data to a new computer, and share peripherals across their devices. Thunderbolt Share operates by connecting two Thunderbolt-enabled PCs with a cable, enabling them to work together as if they were a single system. The technology promises hardware-based security measures, including Intel VT-d Data Protection and user access control through Windows password-locked screens, ensuring that the connection is secure and exclusive to the Thunderbolt network.

Intel’s Thunderbolt Share leverages the high-speed capabilities of Thunderbolt connections, which are known for their fast data transfer rates and ability to connect to high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices. With Thunderbolt Share, users can expect smooth, uncompressed screen-sharing with ultra-low-latency mouse and keyboard control between two PCs. It also facilitates quick file transfers with simple drag-and-drop actions, folder synchronization, and an efficient route for migrating files from one PC to another. The software is compatible with select new Thunderbolt-enabled PCs and accessories and works with all Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 computers running on the Windows operating system. Scheduled to ship in 2024 with select PCs and accessories, Thunderbolt Share is set to revolutionize the way peripherals and data are used across multiple computers.

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