Thunderbolt Share: seamless data transfers between PCs

A new method of communication between PCs.

Thunderbolt Share is a software application that enables users to share screens, keyboards, mice, and files with other computers. The software leverages Thunderbolt technology to offer a fast and efficient connection. The new standard relies on the simplicity, security and speed of the Thunderbolt connection.

It provides a fast and efficient connection between PCs, allowing users to share screens, keyboards, mice, storage, and files. It’s claimed that these devices and data transfers will be secure and user-friendly. Currently, it’s advertised as providing PC-to-PC connections, meaning it should work for two devices simultaneously.

Thunderbolt Share, Source: Intel

However, users will also be able to utilize devices such as monitors or hubs with Thunderbolt support to support communication between both PCs, expanding beyond direct PC-to-PC communication. What remains to be detailed is whether Thunderbolt Share enables data transfer from external GPUs on secondary PCs.

Thunderbolt Share, Source: Intel

This technology will only function on devices with the license. Intel confirms that MSI, Lenovo, Acer, Razer, Kensington, Belkin, Promise Technology and Plugable have such a license. The organization plans to offer Share software as an added value feature to supported devices, although the list of such devices is yet to be disclosed.

Thunderbolt Share is compatible with both Thunderbolt 4 and 5 technologies and will be compatible with the Windows operating system. The first version of Thunderbolt Share is set for release tomorrow, on May 15th.

Source: Intel