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DisplayPort or HDMI: Which Cable Should Gamers Choose?

You love gaming. So, you enthusiastically invest into a new monitor and a modern graphics card. And thereafter comes the BIG confusion – The choice of interface. You’re utterly confused as to which cable to use for connecting panel to the PC. Now, talking about display interfaces, there are four major ones that we know of as PC centric - DVI, HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort. All these cables are available in different combinations for both monitors and video cards. Sometimes, the above display cables come along with a new monitor. And therefore, you might want to plug in the cable and start gaming without thinking of the results. However, if you are a passionate PC gamer, you need to choose from either display port cables or HDMI. Let’s find out on what parameters you can decide it: Understanding DisplayPort And HDMI As we all know, HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface. Most of the HDMI ports come with at least one video card side and they’re used for conn...

Insights About USB C You Might Not Have!

The world of USBs. Inevitably and essentially important to venture into if you want to use them. Sometimes, even though we use them, we do not have much knowledge about the type we should use and why. Whenever we go for buying USB Adapters and cables, all we check is the purpose it needs to solve. This is when some detailed insights into USB might come of help. Today, we shall talk about USB C cables. These days, it is quite common to find them everywhere right from charging cables to external hard drives. Although all USB C look the same, all of them offer different functionalities and capabilities. Let’s get to know few things about them we were previously unaware of. Introduction To USB C When it comes to transmitting data and power, USB C is the industry standard connector. The USB Implementers Forum – the body that develops and certifies USB standards developed the USB C connector. Above 700 companies are a member of this forum including companies like HP, Apple, M...

Is Single Pair Ethernet Cable the Future?

It’s been more than two decades that the cable authorities have standardized data and voice applications as 4 pair, ScTP or Sc/FTP, balanced UTP, Sc/FTP cables that support up to 40 Gigabits per second on 30 meters for CAT8. The major reason behind this requirement is the demand for high bandwidth that meet with the customer requirements. The rising interest in Internet of Things and Smart Systems have also changed the scope of future cabling systems. For example, HVAC, lighting sensors and other smart systems require less amount of bandwidth as compared to data applications. A sensor, when polled by a controller or an external event, doesn’t transmit more than some bytes of data. Due to the high demand of bandwidth for  Ethernet Cables , IEEE has started developing a new protocol for ethernet which will operate more than a single pair of STP/UTP cable. Now, although the intent was to enhance the bandwidth available through four cables in industrial installations, 100Base-T1 ...

When and Where You Should Not Use Extension Cords?

'Convenience' - there's something about this word that we love. Lazy lads, couch potatoes, and the most active individuals also appreciate if they get what they want without having to move. And if inanimate objects offer this kind of services, even better!  Extension Power Cords  befall into this category. They're not glamorous or interesting at all. However, when it comes to connecting your devices with the power sources far away, they seem to be a real blessing! Whether you want to light up your house for the upcoming festive season or connect your television to an outlet in the other room, extension cords always come to your rescue. Well, as useful as these power cords are, they also have some drawbacks. If they make your devices overwork or create a fire hazard, things can get quite dangerous. Also, as these cords are long, people of a busy household can stumble and fall creating further injuries. You must be aware of how to use these cords. But, you must also k...

Shopping for Ethernet Cables Online? Here’s What You Should Consider!

A few years you used to buy ethernet cables from brick and mortar stores. And things were just fine. You would just walk in, make your pick and walk out. Until one fine day, you realized that your friends order it online. From within their comfort zone and that too, in a few clicks. You like the idea but are utterly perplexed. Still, you give in to the peer pressure and decide to order for Cat6A Cables online. And before you know, another confusion pops up. If you specify every tiny detail about the cable you want, the prices you see are soaring. And if you underspecify it, you feel that you would be stuck with underperforming cables. Everyone would want to shop for an ethernet cable that offers good performance at cost-effective prices. So, if you want to ensure that you bring the best cables, you must understand a couple of things. Know About Your Requirements Most of the networks available these days have an option of both, Ethernet or Wifi cables. As you all know, Wi-fi...

Deciding on The Type of HDMI Cable You Need, How to Go About It?

What is the best part about HDMI cables? "They make the connections of HD components in my Home theatre easy. And I can enjoy movies in a stress-free way." You may say. Well, that is overwhelmingly true. However, there are a number of  HDMI adapters  and cables available online and each of them come with certain capabilities and specifications. The type of cable you choose depends on the features you want and the kind of requirements you have. Through this article, we will acquaint you with different specifications of HDMI cables so that you can get the cable of your choice without going for high price alternatives that might not benefit you. But, before we do that, we have a fact to share. And that is - All HDMI Cables that you come across are backward compatible. Which means, your current HDMI cable is capable of offering all the functionalities that its predecessors did. You must know this in case you are upgrading your device. The Evolution of HDMI Cables Th...

Why Should You Invest into Superior Quality Fiber Optic Cables?

When it comes to having a robust network infrastructure, Fiber Optic cables are the best choice. And if you have zeroed upon this choice, it is important that you undertake the task properly. If the cables are mediocre and cheap, they are sure to give troubles like faulty performance, hazardous environment, and low performance. Hence, you must invest into superior quality  fiber optic cables . Below given are the reasons as to why you should do so: Offer Fast Connections Slow internet speeds are one of the biggest issues that people face. This majorly happens they tend to lose signals due to poor quality cables. If you keep using mediocre quality cables, the network speeds are sure to suffer. Moreover, you might lose customers and as they might look out for other service providers. At places like US, the fiber optic patch cords are faster and more reliable than other broadbands. This ensures data transmission without any glitches and enabling you to stream internet sm...

5 Unknown Facts About Power Cords Revealed!

Power Cords – the most inevitable parts of any electrical equipment. If you search online, you will find several types of extension power cords and other cables that serve a specific purpose. The purpose behind the utility of these cords is dependent on an array of factors including the technical specifications, the location of utility etc. You might be aware of the electric cords and their workings but you might be unaware of their making and internal workings of it. Through this article, we will acquaint you with 5 unknown facts about  power cords . Here we go! Not All Power Cords Last Long People often expect the new power cables to last long. However, it isn’t necessary that just because it is new, it will last long. This is because there are several nuances to a power cable including its durability, usage, capacity and other characteristics. Sometimes, the durability of the cord also depends on the method of installation. If you do not get them installed proper...

Why Keep Away from Cheap USB Chargers?

"Hey buddy! Guess what? I got this charger at a dollar's price." You might have been a part of a moment like this one directly or indirectly. But no matter how much you may have flaunted a cheap charger deal or might have gleaned at the cheap price, you should know that you are in for an unpleasant surprise later. And, it can be any scenario. A journey that comes to halt as your smartphone is losing the charge or it is charging extremely slow and you don't know what to do. If you want to keep the above scenarios at bay, you must know how to find the right  USB chargers . Only then, you would be able to keep away from cheap USB chargers. But before we find out how, let us get an understanding of what Amp and its abbreviation signifies. Amp defines the amount of electrical charge that passes through one point at a particular point. And the number of amps that a device supports is known as Amperage. The higher the number of Amp is, the faster is your charging. ...

Cable Management at Workplace and How It Can Benefit You?

Some years from now, it won’t be surprising to see workplace sans cables. It would be rare to see employees and network staff bending over to make some or the other adjustments with computer adapters or cables, desks full of cable clutter and people tumbling over wires. Talking about now, that scenario is non-existent. We need cables to run every equipment at workplace including desktops, monitors and laptops. Now, talking about a workplace with cables, you will come across two kinds of environment. One, an organized environment with cables named, categorized and arranged perfectly. And two, an unorganized one where in the cables lie at scattered places looking like a snake pit. Well, regardless of whether or not your workplace has organized  computer cables  well, we have come up with a guide that will help you to organize your cables and wires. But, before we understand about the ways in which Cable Management can benefit you, let’s understand as to what happens...

A Brief Guide to Maintaining Your HDMI Cables with Ease!

Often, when we stare at the screen mesmerized by the movie that we are watching and chewing over the buttery popcorn; we are completely oblivion of HDMI Cables. The cords that enable the transmission of picture and sound at the same time. No wonder, these cables have become imperative when one wants to connect devices at home and workplaces. Search online, and you will find a lot of information about the types of HDMI cables, how they all are the same and how to use them. But rarely, you might come across information that helps you to maintain them efficiently. Whether you make use of a standard HDMI cable or a premium one, it is important that you maintain them right. So, how can you go about doing that? Follows next… Use The Pass-Through Boxes HDMI Adapters  do not need much attention. But the cables do. So, you need to make use of the pass-through boxes; also known as HDMI switches. Using it, you can select the HDMI source for TV. It becomes like an interface that c...

Establishing Network Connections and Other Fun Things to Do with Ethernet Cables!

No matter how much we dread the cables around us or lack the understanding about their specifications, we love fast technology. And when it comes to transmitting the data smoothly, Ethernet Cables become inevitable. Even if you have spectacled a wireless future in few years, you will definitely come across Ethernet Cables in your day to day life. CAT6 cables  as well as the 7 ones are a crucial part of our market and we hear about the launch of 8 category of cables already. Now that we have known how important they are, let us understand what are the ways in these cables help and why is it important to use them. File Sharing Made Easy By now, we all know that even if you have a Wifi connection around you, the wireless networks are not consistent. They're on and off and as a result, there's a loss of data several times. Hence, transferring files over Wifi is not always a good idea. On the other hand, when you transfer data using an  Ethernet Cable , you would be a...