If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), ...

Sometimes, though, there might be a lightning symbol to identify a port as Thunderbolt-compatible. How fast do Thunderbolt and USB-C transfer data? Thunderbolt offers significantly faster data ...

Regular USB-C ports on older devices are only able to transmit data, and aren't designed for hooking up external displays. Look for a DisplayPort or Thunderbolt symbol next to your laptop's USB-C ...