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  Docking stations are fascinating. They are tiny devices with no apparent power of their own and yet without them, our workstations would be incomplete. Laptops and desktops are not interchangeable for a number of workflows. But to have both, and be able to use both would be helpful. This is where your dock comes in. You can dock your nifty or hefty portable laptop at your desk and pick up where you left off by connecting it to your external monitor and other peripherals. So what makes for an ideal docking station? Ports. Ports. Ports. And more ports. Your ideal docking station is full of a variety of ports and it can power your devices by itself. What are these ports and what will you connect them to? USB A Port: Let’s face it, the industry is simply not done with this port. It is almost what you’d call a legacy port but there is no getting rid of it. If you want to connect something as simple as a fancy, custom keyboard, it comes with a USB A connector. You might also want to co...

If you purchased a new 4K monitor recently then it is very obvious that the number of ports on the back might puzzle you. HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C are all common. But, which is best, and why? Here we will see each of them, differences between them and which one to buy: HDMI 2.1: High Definition Multimedia Interface is the full form of HDMI. It is a common display interface today and widely used in televisions, game consoles, and Blu-ray players. It provides a stable digital signal which can be swapped i.e. plugged and unplugged without turning devices off. HDMI 2.1 is the latest version adopted by manufacturers. It supports data throughput of 48 Gbps and has a drive of 10K display at 60 frames per second in full 10-bit color. HDMI 2.1 is adequate for 4K displays. Daisy-chaining from the computer to a monitor and then connecting that monitor to another is possible with HDMI 2.1. Monitors that support this are rare and you can only daisy chain two displays at once. HDMI 2.1 includes ...

This article is about the  DisplayPort cable . But since DisplayPort is neatly integrated with USB Type C, it is also about that. The latest update in DisplayPort is the DisplayPort Alt mode 2.0. The new standard has interoperability with the USB4 specification by the USB Implementers Forum. According to VESA, the update in the specs are: the USB-C connector can transmit up to 80 Gigabits per second (Gbps) of DisplayPort video data utilizing all four high-speed lanes in the cable, or up to 40 Gbps with simultaneous SuperSpeed USB data delivery. USB C has truly become the port to have on all devices and day by day, it keeps getting more powers. When devices start getting the new DisplayPort standard, a specced out USB C port or cable would have Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0, and Power Delivery. Now that’s the kind of cable we can call ‘one cable for all’. If you were to have devices that supported this specification and the cable, what are the things you could do...

When it comes to computer cables, what comes to mind is power cables, Displayport cables, HDMI cables , AUX cables, etc. One of the important cables in this list is the DisplayPort cable. Let's talk about that. DisplayPort has been a popular choice for computers, whereas HDMI has been popular for televisions. So, why has the DisplayPort cable been a crucial computer cable for so many years? The new DisplayPort standard, 2.0 is here and set to come to devices in 2020. It brings with it speed in data transmission and some new benefits. According to VESA, the organization that makes the display standard, "DisplayPort 2.0 enables up to 3X increase in video bandwidth performance (max payload of 77.37 Gbps); new built-in features enable improved user experience, greater flexibility, and improved power efficiency." If you are a video content creator, a motion graphic designer or a video editor, you know you need the best set up out there. It is an investment in your p...

The battle between HDMI and DisplayPort is not new. But if you really understand them both, you will know that each serves its own purpose. In this blog, we will talk about how to get the best display results with the use of these two cables. A wide range of devices come with HDMI port, from TVs to laptops and projectors. DisplayPort, on the other hand, has a much more niche usage (or acceptance or requirement). It is great for a gaming setup and external monitor usage in a workstation setup. It works great with most graphics cards and has a daisy chain mechanism, so you can hook up more than one monitor to a single CPU with just one DisplayPort on it. Let us explore the nuances of the different setups that work with the HDMI cable and DisplayPort cable: Entertainment Setup: Since all TVs have an HDMI port on it, it is the easiest and the best option for this setup. Generally, a TV has around two or three HDMI ports. With the increase in streaming devices, this is...

A new version of DisplayPort is here. Officials are calling it the biggest upgrade yet. It could be enough to earn a place for DisplayPort in future devices. Originally envisioned as a replacement to the older VGA and DVI standards which dominated the market in the early 2000s. Backed by the VESA group, they always had an intent to be the king of computer cables . Whereas, HDMI has always had more of a television and entertainment focus. Traditionally it was in two traditional connector sizes. The full DisplayPort connector and the Mini DisplayPort connector. Sony, Philips, Maxell, and Lattice developed its technical aspects. And the first version appeared in the middle of 2006. It offered up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth. Then came the 1.1 and 1.1a standards. And then DisplayPort 1.2 in 2010, 1.3 and 1.4 in 2014, 2016. It trebled the bandwidth along its entire 10-year lifespan of the standard. In the gaming industry, it made its biggest gain. It remains a must-have for t...

DisplayPorts make display cable selection easier. A standard DisplayPort cable has a design, which works with any DP-Source device. Devices such as a PC or laptop, and any DP-monitor connect swiftly with a DP. In brief, a standard  DisplayPort cable , works with the very first DP-systems and displays, introduced around five years ago. However, if you intend to connect your computer to TV, then HDMI is going to be your wisest choice. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the most popular in the general marketplace. This is because every new TV is  HDMI  capable. Moreover, they also work with the new upgraded and future systems. They work with displays that support multi stream and display resolutions up to 4K (Ultra HD) at 60Hz. You can also use a standard DisplayPort cable between a PC and a multi-stream hub. You can also use it between daisy chainable multi stream monitors. You do not need to worry about getting a special cable for supporting certain Displ...