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 ...

There’s no doubt about it: Taking the time to tidy up your cables is something every system builder and upgrader should do. Aside from the small additional effort it takes, there are no downsides ...

Most HDMI cables you'll use in a home theater or computer setup will just transfer audio and video, but there are ones that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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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 ...