Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. Transfer speeds are limited to the ...

USB has been on our desktops and laptops since about 1997 or so, and since then it has been the mainstay of computer peripherals. No other connector is as useful for connecting mice, keyboards, ...

HDMI to VGA Cables: these cables, on their own, will usually not do anything. You'd need something to convert the signal from analog to digital (or vice-versa), which the cable itself cannot do. "Fake ...

Gizmodo is 20 years old! To celebrate the anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the most significant ways our lives have been thrown for a loop by our digital tools. Glance at your laptop and you ...

When it comes to wired networks, you'll often hear people using "LAN cables" and "Ethernet cables" interchangeably, but are ...

Tired of that rat's nest of computer cables snaking all around and under your desk? Head to the supply closet and pull out some big binder clips. Turns out they're ideal for reducing cord clutter. As ...

We've talked time and again about why you should avoid overpriced computer and TV cables. Linus at techquickie explains why sometimes, though, the cheapest possible cable isn't the best option. Sure, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're even moderately familiar with computers and networking, you've probably fiddled around with a cable that connects your PC or laptop ...

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