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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...