What's the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt 3?

[Windows Central]

Is Thunderbolt 3 the same as USB-C?
With more and more manufacturers opting to include USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports on their laptops and other devices, many people are wondering exactly how these ports differ and what the terms actually mean. To help explain how the two technologies work, let's take a quick look at the history of each, and how they apply to our devices today.

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