Fiber Optic HDMI cables are an alternative to standard HDMI cables, using optical fiber inside the cable instead of copper. The use case for Fiber Optic HDMI cables is typically when you want to connect your device to a screen over a long distance, such as connecting a PC to a TV across a large…
Looking to charge or sync your devices with a USB-C cable but don’t want a messy cable situation? Then retractable USB-C cables might be the perfect solution for you. Retractable USB-C cables allow you to adjust the length of the cable by pulling on one or both ends. Retractable cables will significantly reduce the clutter…
Need a long DisplayPort cable to connect your computer to your monitor? Not all DisplayPort cables will give you the same performance but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! We’ll explain the features that you should look out for when buying a long DisplayPort cable. Then, we’ll review some of the best cables available…
Looking for a USB-C to DisplayPort cable to connect your laptop with a USB-C port to your monitor with DisplayPort? They are definitely worth getting because they will allow you to transmit high-quality video and audio signals from your device to the monitor, and enjoy features like 4K resolution, high refresh rates, HDR, and adaptive…
As an engineer, I often get asked whether DisplayPort is better than HDMI. Both of these cables are used to transmit audio and video signals from a device to a display, but there are some key differences between them that make one better in certain situations. Let’s take a closer look at both DisplayPort and…
Upgrade your setup with Right Angle DisplayPort Cables! Read on to find out why you need them and how to choose the right one. Are you tired of your DisplayPort cables cluttering your space? Don’t you just wish the DisplayPort connector could be parallel to your device so that it doesn’t go in one big…
4K TVs are becoming more common nowadays so choosing a good HDMI cable is very important if you want to get the best picture quality out of it. With so many options on the market, how do you pick the right one? In this guide, we explain what are some of the factors to consider…
Choosing between Cable vs Fiber Broadband comes down to speed, reliability, availability and price. Fiber offers symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gbps and superior reliability, while cable provides wider availability and competitive pricing starting at $20-80/month. Though fiber is technically superior with equal upload and download speeds, Cable Internet remains an excellent choice for most…
Trying to decide between straight and crossover cables but not sure what the difference is? We’ll explain the differences between these two most common types of twisted pair cables, and which one is right for your Local Area Network (LAN). They have different purposes so let’s start by taking a look at their wiring order…
This Thunderbolt Cable hack feels like a secret no one should know! Frustrated with slow transfer speeds? Use active Thunderbolt cables for connections longer than 0.8 meters to unlock full 40 Gbps speeds! What Are Passive Thunderbolt Cables? When you hear the term “passive cables”, what they’re referring to are, cables that don’t have any…