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Do not Miss These Things While Installing Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cable plays one of the major roles in the evolution of technology, industrial area, manufacturing processes, and more. And if you are looking to convert your home, workplace, production unit, etc. into technologically advanced places then installing an ethernet cable network would be the perfect decision. Here’s why: IoT And Ethernet Cables IoT aka the internet of things is not a newborn concept. IoT’s concept is to introduce internet connectivity in our everyday life. Having internet in everyday objects will allow them to send and receive the data. And when you have a properly installed ethernet cable in your system, it reduces downtime and renders the constant flow of data. This cable network connects your data systems and other devices including routers, modems, adapters or anything which needs internet in your place. So, if you are planning to install Ethernet cables , here are some of the points you don’t want to miss: Planning After identifying a ce

How to Keep Your Outdoor Extension Cords Dry?

The spring is almost here and it’s again that time of the year when we all shall be sitting in our backyards, with a nice cup of coffee, group of friends and dim (yellow) lights till late night! Today people are going crazy over the trend of yellow/white series lights, bulbs, etc. Because they make all the difference to your conventional decorating ideas. But we would have to cope with the weather fluctuations as well. Last two days in our city the weather was rainy. We knew that the weather will be better later on this week, and that’s why we kept my chairs under plastic bags to save them from getting wet. But with the lights, it was a different scenario. We had connected many extension cords together to make the whole set of series work simultaneously. To protect them from rain and keep them dry, we applied one small DIY trick and it worked well! That’s why here we are sharing that with you to help you keep your extension cords dry and protect them from the uncerta

HDMI ARC: What is it and Why You Should Care?

If you buy a new TV or soundbar, you might have come across the new label about “ARC” while setting up the HDMI adapters. That indicates one of the best features which saves your money, reduces cable web and makes your set up more simplified. What Is ARC? Ever since the HDMI 1.4 was introduced in the market, ARC is available on TVs, soundbars, and other gadgets. It is a protocol which offers two-way communication between devices over a single HDMI connection. This port lets you use HDMI as both an input and an audio output. It came in 2009 and became a common standard. Majorly you would find it with all types of TVs, soundbars, and receivers. All the devices which support HDMI 1.4 would support ARC. Things You Can Do With ARC: It provides a two-way flow of sound means that you can use it for things which require extra cables. First and foremost, you will be able to connect your audio system with a single HDMI cable . For that, connect your soundbar to the TV with

Why are RCA Cables Necessary in The Wireless Age?

Wireless headphones, wireless chargers, wireless speakers and a whole bunch of other wireless things are here to stay now. ‘Cutting the cord’ is the trend. However, certain products are simply not there yet. If we talk about televisions, even modern day ones that literally roll out of sight, they have to use cables for power, for additional I/O needs, etc. The new age televisions that roll out of sight, or stick to walls like posters, still have to have some way of connecting other devices to them. So, we are nowhere near getting rid of cables altogether yet. The cables themselves have evolved over the years. There are of course cables that are simply audio, like the much controversial 3.5 mm headphone cable. Then there are also solutions for managing both the audio and video, together. So, if we have come this far, why do televisions still have the dated red, yellow and white ports? What is the use of them? Well, those are RCA ports, to which RCA cables conne

6 Important Things to Keep In Mind While Buying a Travel Adapter

Did you know that there are around twelve different types of power sockets available around the world? To our surprise as well, there are! Twelve different types of power sockets needing different types of adapters and what not. And we have to admit that it’s an unavoidable problem. To get rid of it, an entire community of travel adapter manufacturers sprung up to let frustrated vacationers charge their iPhones and laptops without any problems. But keep in mind that not all power plug adapters are equal. Therefore, there are a few things you must know before buying one for your overseas trip. 6 Things to Keep in Mind before Buying a Travel Adapter: It doesn’t Convert Voltages One of the important things to make sure when you buy a travel adapter is that it doesn’t convert the voltage. Just the layout of the pins on your charger or appliance coming out from the power socket. In most countries, the usual voltage supply is 220-240 volts. Twice the voltage that you

Cat6A Shielded vs NonShielded: How to Make the Right Choice?

Cat6a cables: an inexpensive solution for 10G cabling. Its design is according to the upgraded design of Cat6 cable. They are capable of supporting data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps at a maximum bandwidth of 500MHz. With the ever-emerging applications and industrial demands, it is a recommended standard for most of the production units. Moreover, they are backward compatible with Cat6 and Cat5e. However, the debate about choosing Cat6a shielded vs unshielded is a dilemma for many users. It is important to understand the difference between them along with the pros and cons. Let’s discuss that in detail. The main thing to consider while installing Cat6a cables is that they are future-proof network products. If you are planning to get a new cabling system, consider Cat6a as the first option. Even if planned for ten years or more, Cat6a definitely appears to be the best solution. Considering the Cat6a components in a 10Gbps, class EA network, here’s why they are consid

Tips to Run Cables Into An Industrial Computer Enclosure

Plenty of planning goes to build a system that protects computer hardware and any type of peripherals. During the building phase of the industrial computer enclosure, a common question arises by many of the end-users is how to power electronics inside a sealed enclosure. And that too when there is almost no place for the computer cables . Stated as ‘fully-sealed’, waterproof units are the industrial computer enclosures with an industry standard rating of IP56. They do not include a traditional split panel to feed additional cables into the enclosure. Most enclosure system comes with a fit cable entry gland with a maintained seal. They come with a clean, safe entry point to cable and reach the computer equipment. When you are in the market for an industrial computer enclosure, there are many types of cable glands available that suit specific enclosure applications. But before finalizing any one for your project, keep these five things in mind to feed cables into the un