SF Cable Inc

Battery technology is getting better, but it is nowhere close to perfect. At the end of each day - if not at mid-day - we have to plug in our devices to be able to use them again. The devices that we have to plug in are only increasing every day, from our phones and laptops to our cars! Even the much-hyped wireless charging devices are not exactly wireless. Not yet anyway. This takes me to say that the most essential gadget of all time is a power cable! Every little thing requires a power cable to transfer electricity to the device. More often than not, the supplied power cord is too short or you have more devices to charge than power sockets available. This is where power extension cords come in. Extension cords come in various shapes and sizes, offering outlets from one to more than five in compact sizes. You can plug in a number of low voltage items in it, from mobile phones and laptops to televisions and toasters. If you look at one household’s devices, each member has the...

When it comes to connecting accessories to computers, it is not always with a USB to USB cable. Even after the invention of the USB standard, the various types of serial connectors stayed. Everything did not immediately switch to USB entirely. This is when manufacturers started to find a middle ground because they did not want their accessory to be useless (or, out of time) in a short time. So, they started making devices that could connect to a computer via its USB port while the device itself retains its serial port. They shipped their device with a USB to serial adapter . These cables and chips are low cost. So, when you try to connect any device using these, you might face issues because, along with the cheaper hardware, there is usually also an issue of driver compatibility. As this USB to serial adapter cables are supposed to be for short term use, they are not made with future software in mind, or even more than one software (in terms of Operating System) in mind. You are ...

Back in the days when there was no WIFI, we were so fascinated with how a single cable connection could let you surf and access online data. As time passed by, we have cut down a lot on the cables. With a single Wi-Fi connection, we can access the internet from anywhere in our homes. All we need for that is good internet speed. But, when it is down, you cannot do anything but wait for the error-free connection (including adjusting our modem wiring). Think about Ethernet cables . They might be old fashioned but when it comes to internet speed Ethernet cables gives you plenty of reasons to adopt them into your system. WIFI (Wireless Connection) Vs Ethernet Cables (Wired Connection) There’s nothing like a WIFI connection. It changed our lives. Gave us the flexibility to consume data from anywhere with internet-enabled devices. In our homes, offices, cafe, restaurants. In short, everywhere. It’s now a part of our everyday lives. Having said that there are a lot of benefit...

No one talks about computer monitors. You will always find hobbyists talking about processor prowess, RAM and storage when they talk about building their ideal setup. But the display is just as essential! After all, the result of that computing is on the display! So, once you pick out the perfect CPU parts, the most comfortable keyboard, and the most accurate mouse, spend some time picking out the right monitor. On top of that spend an equal amount of time getting the best and the most future proof computer monitor cable . What should you keep in mind when getting a monitor? Display panel: Display technology has evolved significantly in the last few years, with IPS panels and OLED taking over the industry. If you are looking for color accuracy and wide view angels, IPS monitors are the way to go. Whereas in an OLED panel, each pixel lights up individually and you get the darkest blacks. Now that there are 8K OLED displays, it is one of the most expensive and luxurious viewing...

The first computers were huge and mainly used the command line interface. In order to perform the smallest tasks, you had to type them out using the keyboard. And the idea of the keyboard also came from the typewriter. These keyboards were connected to the computers via a cable. The DB9 connector is the smallest of the D sub type of connector . It has 9 pins for the male connector and 9 holes for the female port. It is a connector that is very popular when it comes to connecting with serial peripherals like mouse, keyboard, etc. to a computer. In the days of a wired computer setup, the db9 cable was perhaps the most used computer cable. Apart from essential accessories, the db9 cable attached mono printers, joysticks or even another computer. The 9-pin connector and cable were the industry standard. Anyone making computer accessories could build in the dp9 port for easy connection. If everyone already has your cable, it smoothens the buying decision of that product. So no...

When it comes to choosing power cord for the household devices, people often make a mistake by choosing the wrong products. Rather than buying the cheapest and longest cord, here is how you can make a smart purchase by considering these factors when deciding which extension cord to use. All the  things you need to know about choosing the right extension cord  for your household here. Read more to make a smart decision. Two Prong Vs Three Prong Plugs For the household use, two of the most common household plug configurations are two prongs (NEMA 1-15) and three prongs (NEMA 5-15). Three prongs (NEMA 5-15) plug has a round pin for the ground wire use. It helps in preventing ground shock. Whereas, two-prong (NEMA 1- 15) is not grounded. A variety of devices such as electric fans, lamps, charger cords, TVs, etc. support them. However, high powered devices such as refrigerators, microwaves support three prong plugs (NEMA 5-15). Wire Gauge Household extension cords com...

There are many of us out here who only trust cables for connectivity. People can go around with their wireless devices all they like, but we don’t want to have to make sure to charge everything before using it. We just want to start using the device! Fortunately, cables are not going anywhere. They are mostly required for audio video purposes which is something we need for both entertainment and work. Primarily, there are two types of these connectors, one type passes a digital signal and the other type passes analog signal. The most popular analog audio connectors are the 2.5mm and 3.5mm connectors . If we take a trip down memory lane, Sony’s iconic Walkman chose the 3.5mm port back in 1979. This made it famous. And when the technology industry evolved and/or copied the Walkman, everyone put this port on their devices. 20 years after the Walkman, the audio cable and the portable audio industry had become so iconic that Apple used its silhouette for their famous iPod ads....

In 2017, at the Worldwide Developer Conference, in the opening video, Apple showed a very interesting thing. They wanted to highlight the fact that the world cannot be without apps. A data center employee accidentally unplugged the servers to plug in his waterfall, and in doing so, turned off the data center. This turned off all the apps and there was an APP-pocalypse. What this also highlighted was that without data centers, most apps would stop working! Apps heavily depend on the cloud infrastructure that Amazon, Google and Microsoft (mainly) provide. So the app that you use most could stop working if the data center stopped working. The data center needs to run perfectly if it is going to be able to deliver that kind of consistency. To ensure that it runs smoothly at all times, you have to keep in mind 4 main things : 1. Cabling Structured Cabling Unstructured Cabling 2. Cooling 3. Security 4. Electricity Let’s look at all of these metrics in detail: 1...

When you are planning for travel, electronic gadgets need a proper planning as well. And when doing so, it is important to stock up right power plug adapters in order to save power. And there are almost 12 types of power sockets in-use universally. Because of this, users tends it get confused while selecting the power plug adapters. To get over this issue, here are six tips to help you buying the right one: Only Modifies Plugs, Not Voltages When you are buying power plug adapter, make sure it converts the layout of the pins on your charger or appliance, not the voltage coming from the power socket. It is important to consider this as in American, Caribbean and other countries, the main voltage is 220-240 volts. So, if your gear can not handle the voltage change, end result would harm the device. As most portable electronics have a small sticker with the voltage range they can handle. if it doesn’t go up to 240 volts, it is time for you to take a voltage converter. Note:...