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Using the wrong type of cord can be vulnerable. According to the U.S Product Safety Commission, extension power cords are among the most dangerous electrical devices in our homes because of improper and overloaded power cord usage. If you use a light-gauge household extension cord to extend the reach of a heavy power consuming appliance, it consumes excessing power than its loading capacity. Which can be disastrous! They are prone to fire, short circuits, leaked currents around your space. It is important to choose extension cords according to its usage. The loading capacity of extension power cords depends on two factors: Wire gauge:  The thickness or say a diameter of the wire affects the quantity of current that a wire can carry and how much it heats up. Length : The length of the extension cord which affects the voltage drop. Here, Gauge is a numerical rating of copper wire diameter identified by an American Wire Gauge (AWG) number. Make sure to consider that the smal...

Our one and the only requirement is high-speed internet from any network. A successful network and that too in terms of speed depends on its components. That includes switches, controllers, connectors, and Ethernets. Amongst all, Ethernet cables have some extra weightage and are responsible for better performance. They pass data at high-speed rates. For example,  CAT 6 cables  can operate frequencies up to 250MHz. At the same time, CAT 5 cables operate frequencies up to 100MHz. The CAT 5 cables are also suitable for 100Mbit applications using two-pair cables. To simply your understanding, the below table specifies all the Industry frequency requirements: But when you choose cables for the industrial purpose, you need to understand the industrial requirements to  choose the right cable for your network . Size of a Conductor Conductors are one of the reasons behind fulfilling our needs of high data speed over long distances. Especially the conducto...

A power cord is an essential element for all the cord connected electrical devices. It powers up your devices. Generally, power cords are connected in two ways. Non-Detachable:  It consists of a plug, the cordage, and a strain relief device. It is used to secure the cord to equipment enclosure. Detachable:  It is also known as power cord set. It consists of a plug, cordage, and a connector or receptacle. Although when it comes to regulatory approvals, these cables are little tricky to understand. Let’s go through the brief of power cords which are intended for use in ITE and consumer products applications. Before we begin, it would be good to note that power supply cords typically have two to three wires. ‘line’, ‘neutral’ and ‘ground’. Here are the standard IEC 60446 approved color codes: In North America, the line wire is black, while it is either brown or grey elsewhere. In North America, the neutral wire is white colored, while elsewhere it is blue colored...

DisplayPort cables make it easier to connect a video source and a display device with each other. These cables are designed to support devices such as a PC, laptop, and monitors. DisplayPorts provide an ultimate display interface for computers. They also carry audio, USB, and other forms of data. These cables are capable of 3,840x2,160-pixel resolution at 60fps. This means that a standard DisplayPort cable will support new systems with the same quality results, possibly supporting systems up to 4k at 60Hz. However, while you look for buying options, you need to make a note that there are a few RBR (Reduced Bit Rate) cables. They support only up to 1080p. Therefore, unless the cable is identified as RBR, it is a standard   DisplayPort cable . Here are some points to consider: A standard DisplayPort cable (1.1, 1.2) supports any system, including 4K and multi-stream capabilities. A standard DisplayPort support RBR, HBR (High Bit Rate), and HBR2 (High Bit Rate 2), which ca...

It’s a weekend eve. With a slice of pizza, you’re watching your favorite episode from ‘FRIENDS’ on television. Right before, the joey announces his ‘Next Big Hit’ acting debut, there comes an indication of ‘No-signal’ on TV. And we start adjusting our  HDMI adapters  and cable. Like any good web series lover, we love to watch our favorite characters on bigger screens. Nowadays, people do not rely on TV schedules. As long as they have Netflix, a TV, and an HDMI cable to connect a phone, their life is sorted. But when suddenly cable ditches in such incidences, it becomes tricky to where to point the blame finger. As there are many cables, connected to devices, it’s not a guessing game of check and error whether which of the cable is not working. While HDMI cables don’t last forever, here are five indications which state that it’s high time to upgrade your HDMI cables. 1. New TV, But Not Cables You’ve decided to buy a new HDR TV, but not with the new HDMI cable. Becau...

Does your passion for gadgets have covered you in a clutter of cords? Whenever there comes a new appliance in the market, we get an impulse to buy. But what about all the untidiness it may create with the cables? Although cables are an important component for devices, managing them in an organized manner without any damage can be a little tricky. To help you out with this, we have gathered smart hacks described below to hide each and every cable safely. And to make your home look spick and span at the same time. Hook Cables at the Back of Furniture This hack works best with hanging TV or Ethernet Cables . What you need to do is, fix all the cables at the back of the nearest piece of furniture. Use cord clips at the back edges of furniture. Press the clip on the surface for a while. And after an hour, hook in one or more cords as per choice. And you’re done. There will be a clean sight of a console without any tangles of cables. It is also possible to hide charging cords and cable...