HDMI, or High-Definition Multimedia Interface, is a common interface for transmitting uncompressed digital video and audio streams. The HDMI system provides an extremely high data quality of both video and audio in a single cable, and is therefore rapidly becoming the standard for many different devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and LCD and Plasma […]
What does a 120 Volt AC Power Cable look like?
There are many different types of computer power cords, plugs, and adapters, which can vary by country, computer type, and brand. However, in the US, a 120 Volt AC power cable has become the standard for desktop computers. While consumers may need to purchase adapters directly from their computer manufacturer for laptop computers, the vast […]
What does a Firewire cable look like? Firewire 400 vs Firewire 800
Firewire is Apple’s name for the IEEE 1394 Interface, an interface similar to the USB cable interface. Like USB cables, firewire cables allow users to connect peripheral devices like external hard drives, memory card readers, and digital camcorders to their computers. Firewire comes in two speeds, Firewire 400 and Firewire 800, both of which are significantly faster […]
What does PS/2 Cable look like?
PS/2 ports were originally designed for use in IBM’s second generation of personal computers in 1987, but they’re still widely used today. PS/2 cables connect peripheral devices like mice and keyboards to computers. The cables feature a 6-pin connector, and they’re often color-coded—green for mice and purple for keyboards—in order to aid users in making […]
Difference Between Network And Ethernet Cables and they look like
Network cables can be incredibly confusing, especially with names like Cat 3, Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6a, as well as more generic titles like “Ethernet cable.” However, if you know the differences between categories, getting the correct networking cable can be easy, and the rapid reductions in cable costs make buying high-performance cables […]