The SATA connector is designed to allow you to connect the bus adapter on your host to a hard drive or similar device. It is a relatively new style of connection with the connecting pins loosely shaped in an ‘L’. This is why it is frequently referred to as the SATA L connector. SATA itself … Read more
Before we dive into the active extension cables in this guide, we thought it would be a good idea to explain why you need an active extension cable rather than a regular (passive) USB cable. When you’re at the store, you’ll notice that one of the ends of both of them has small electronic circuits. … Read more
There are times you want to use your smartphone or any other USB-powered device while still charging them. However, most of the USB Cables that come with these devices are not long enough for you to use the device while it’s connected to a power source. That’s where a powered USB extension cable comes in … Read more
In 2022, we all lead very wired lives. With our multiple devices – laptops, tablets, phones, headphones, chargers – connectivity is a must. It’s great that you can stay connected wherever you go and transfer data easily from one device to another. However, with all those devices burning through battery life, you need to be … Read more
USB, the universal way to connect devices using cables, has long been used in a variety of modern appliances that includes PSVR. However, there has been a massive shift in the use of USB in present-day devices that are worth acknowledging as regular PC users. You might have noticed the awkward transition to the use … Read more
USB cables are essential to anyone with technological gadgets, and they know too well the cable is most likely not long enough for what they need. You might often find you are putting strain on your cable, which could cause it to fray or break. In general, the majority of devices that use USB cables … Read more
If you have gadgets, you probably have a USB cable or three. These seemingly benign tiny cables that connect, power, and transmit data between our devices have grown so common in today’s homes and offices that you’re likely to take them for granted. However, imagine trying to connect your webcam so you can have a … Read more
The antenna extension cable is also known as coaxial cable. In fact, this type of cable is used across the globe within the telecommunications industry. It is the main cable between your rooftop aerial and your TV box. Coaxial cable is also used to connect your satellite dish to your receiver and it is capable … Read more
The antenna cable in your car runs from the aerial to the back of the car stereo. The original cables are fitted by the car manufacturer when they create the car. That means that there is often little point in attempting to replace them as they are already designed for the job. However, if you … Read more
The DisplayPort is usually defined as a digital interface that allows you to transfer audio and visual signals from one device to another. It appears on many devices, including computers, game consoles and VR devices such as the Oculus Rift S and the Valve Index, however it is still not as popular as the HDMI … Read more