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How to Share Your Music With an Audio Splitter

Most of us like sharing our things. It is our way of showing love and care. The same goes for music. People desire to share music with their loved ones and family friends, and sometimes, they want to share it from the same mobile phone and headphones. This desire and demand from customers led to the birth of audio splitters. The advancements in technology gave birth to audio cable splitters, and so, today we can share our favorite movies, music and lot of things with our friends and loved ones from the same mobile, tablets, etc. Let's get into the basics of Audio splitter: It is a small device that outputs the music into different headphones or earphones simultaneously. It aims to direct the music in two different headphones without affecting the sound quality. They are also known as dual headphone adapters, they make it easy to connect two or more headphones, speakers, earphones, etc. into a single audio jack. Are you wondering how can you connect more than one hea...

Your Guide to Types of Universal Serial Bus

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. In 1994, Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC, and Nortel collaborated to develop USB Cables. USB data cable  are the standard connection between computers and devices like keyboards, printers, cameras, storage devices, etc. The purpose of developing these data cables was to simplify software configurations, address usability issues and have great data transfer rates for external devices. In 1995, these companies formed a USB implementers forum. It is a non-profit organization created to support the advancement of USB technology and high-quality compatible devices. If we want to transfer the data from one device to another or charge our devices, we use this data cable. They are available in multiple types and that can make it difficult to understand each of them. It even becomes difficult for you to purchase them and you might end up having the wrong cables. There are new developments going on and every two to three years, there...

Why Homes And Offices Are Differently Wired

Wi-Fi is a basic need. And no one right now will say that they need the internet. No. They will use the word Wi-Fi. We really like that our devices are an extension of us and that we have the world at our fingertips. This is because the internet has evolved. Along with it, we have a range of  ethernet cable types  that give a varying range and quality of the internet to our Wi-Fi routers. Yes, the Wireless still needs some wires. Our use of the internet has also evolved. From something that was limited to clunky, important office related work, we use it now for work, entertainment, security education, and convenience. The Ethernet cable you use depends on what you need it for. Currently, the basic one is the cat 5e cable and the most advanced one is the  cat8 cable . If your needs are intensive but your activities don't completely rely on fast, stable internet, like in an average household, then you can go with the cat 5e cable. However, if you require a speedy an...

USB Keystone Jack - Power Bricks are Slightly Less Important Now

Going into 2020, the wireless dream is alive and thriving. Qi wireless chargers have been around for a while now and we have successfully ditched the cord. Almost. But even the wireless chargers require a wire to get power to itself. Moreover, not all gadgets charge wirelessly. Your Bluetooth speaker, your noise canceling headphones, your tablet, E-reader, power banks, etc., don’t charge wirelessly. Some of these gadgets don’t even come with power bricks. So you either have to use other power bricks you have or plug them into your computer, anything with the compatible USB port. But what if you didn’t? What if there was another way to power up these devices? It is the  USB keystone jack ! Yes, these are USB ports that go directly in the wall of your house. So the next time you want to charge something but can’t find your brick, just plug your device into one of these! Of course, you have to install one. There are two ways you can go about this, hire an electrician, or ...

Vacation Essentials: The Electronics Edition

Summer is approaching fast and it is almost time to travel to far off lands. While being somewhere away from your desk and doing things other than your routine sound tempting, traveling can be harrowing if you forget even a tiny detail in planning it. It is almost as if you need a vacation from planning. The key to a good vacation is to plan it, go about it in an organized way and keep extras of certain things without over packing. So what are the things that you should always keep in mind? Let’s take a look: No matter where you are going, whether it is the mountains or the beach, you will need some things. There are times when traveling is not just about doing activities where you are visiting. So make sure to carry a Bluetooth speaker for relaxing nights on the hotel's rooftop or the perfect soundtrack to the sunset. This also means you should add a couple of books to your bag and if you are traveling light, then an eBook reader that you can charge with your USB power b...

Around the World with IEC Plugs

Wires and cables are a part of our life. There are a variety of cables and cords available in the market. They help keep our devices connected and connect us with the internet as well. There are standards set for all the devices that use or produce electricity or contain electronics. Like IEC international standards and NEMA. Based on these standards, there are different power cords like  IEC C13 power cord , IEC C7 power cord,  NEMA power cord , all made and used for different purposes. Not only that, in fact, different countries have different power standards. So, today we will be showcasing different types of standards of plugs that connect cords to your devices and power them up. Type A: The Type A electrical plug is an ungrounded plug with two flat parallel pins. You can spot them mostly in America and Japan. The American and Japanese plugs look similar but the neutral pin on the American plug is wider than the live pin whereas in the Japanese plug both pins are o...

Your Guide to Choosing the Right Streaming Service

With the streaming wars heating up, the fight is for the biggest screen in your home. All the streaming companies are looking for a way to make you stream TV shows, and movies that they make, and some of them come with devices. On the other hand, some streaming services run over the air and don’t require a special hardware device. Buying the hardware is not expensive. It is often a one-time purchase and can last you about a decade, after which standards may change and you might end up wanting to upgrade. But the subscription cost of each service tends to mount up quite significantly. So you have to be really picky about which service you like, and even which networks, film studios you like so you can plan for the future. However, just because the streaming services and boxes want to be in your TV, doesn’t mean your TV is ready for this upgrade. Fortunately for you, for a long time now, TVs have come with HDMI ports, at least one if not more. And apart from the HDMI port, there ...