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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
RCA Cables RCA cables use RCA jacks, also known as phone connectors or CINCH/AV connectors; these cables are commonly used in audio and video components and devices, though they are beginning to be replaced by newer cables and jacks like …
1/4″ Mono and Stereo Cables are cables used mainly for professional audio components and equipment, including concert and performance instruments, microphones, and soundboards. These cables are also used in some high-end sound cards optimized for editing and mixing music. 1/4″ …
Introduction To USB Cables USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, and is a standard interface for computer peripherals like mice, printers, cameras, and external hard drives and memory sticks. Most modern laptop and desktop computers ship with several USB ports …
DVI, or digital visual interface, is a video interface that maximizes the visual quality of display devices like LCD screens and digital projectors. DVI cables come with five different types of connectors: DVI-I single link, DVI-I dual link, DVI-D single …
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 …
