A fiber optic cable is a special type of cable used for computerized and other digital networks, especially for telecommunication and data networks. The cables consist of multiple strands of very thin glass fibers (usually so thin that they are invisible to the naked human eye or are of the thickness of human hair) encapsulated Read more »
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Things You Should Know about the Function of a HDMI Cable
The abbreviation HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, a technology used for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data to a computer monitor, a digital audio device or television compatible with the protocol from a HDMI device. To be able to transmit the data between the two types of devices, a Read more »
Solving Situations that Call for Converting VGA to HDMI
Modern video technology is advancing quickly, yet in some situations, it might be necessary to convert analog, VGA signal to other formats, such as HDMI. The abbreviation VGA stands for Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array and it refers to a standard developed and launched by IBM in 1987 to provide color display screens Read more »
How to Set Up a Home Office
Freelancing and telecommuting is becoming increasingly popular and many companies today allow their employees to work from home, too, so the number of people looking for ways to set up a comfortable and efficient home office is growing as the day goes by. Making sure that your home office has everything you need and is Read more »
How to Find OEM Cables
OEM is the abbreviation for Original Equipment Manufacturer. In the past it was referring more to the original manufacturer of the equipment (product). This term is not only present in the world PCs, but also in the telephone industry, auto industry and others. The problem of fake cables is old. Sometimes, fake cables are even Read more »
Steps to Mount a TV
Choosing the right location for the TV in the living room, bedroom or kitchen is very important for the viewing experience. Before you do this, you need to understand what aspects you must consider in order to properly mount a TV. The location must be chosen correctly from the beginning, because you surely want to Read more »
What is a VGA Cable?
VGA stands for Video Graphics Array. VGA was created in 1987 by IBM, and is known as the “blue cable with 15 pins and screws”, the latter being used to secure the connection. The VGA cable is the one that enters in the matching jack, making the connection between two devices. VGA can display resolutions Read more »
Understanding Cable Connectors
A cable connector is the part of the cable that plugs into an electrical or electronic device to connect the device with another device or to plug the cable (and with it, the device at the other end) to the power supply. The two principle cable connector configurations are called male and female – male Read more »
What Are Adaptors and How to Use Them
Adapters are devices that take attributes from one system and transform them to become usable by a different system that is in itself incompatible with the system that provides the attributes. The most common examples of adapters include units that convert AC current to DC current, the adapters that make special plug configurations, such as Read more »
How to Use Your HDMI Cable
HDMI is the abbreviation for High Definition Multimedia Interface – that is an interface used for the transmission of high quality audio and video data. If you are wondering why HDMI is better than the analog cable, the answer is simple: unlike the analog cable, HDMI transmits the data in its original form, so the Read more »