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
If you own an iPod, MP3 player, or many other types of home audio equipment then you have come across the 1/8 jack, also known as the 3.5mm audio jack. It is the standard connection for audio devices and allows you to plug in your headphones effortlessly. A Little History Regarding 1/8 and 1/4 Jacks … Read more
Technology changes rapidly. You only have to look at audio products to see the way things have changed some products get new versions that are too different so you need converters like the Magsafe to Magsafe 2. After all, many people today have no idea what an audio tape is and compact discs are heading … Read more
When you start investing in quality sound and visual equipment it is only natural that you are interested in getting the best possible images and audio on your chosen device. However, there are several issues that can cause a problem, no matter how good the equipment. The most obvious is the quality of the cables … Read more
The majority of HyperX headphones are wired. This is because they are made for the gaming market, where sound quality and the exclusion of outside noise is essential. There are few headphones that can match the quality of HyperX headphones. This is generally easier to achieve with a good pair of over-the-ear headphones. Of course, … 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
XLR connectors are generally used on professional music equipment. The connection is circular with three pins on the male connector and three sockets on the female connector. They are often seen as a type of audio connector although they can be used with low-voltage power supplies and even video. The biggest advantage of these connectors … 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
Although it is still possible to a computer mouse with a wire to attach it to your computer, the normal approach is to adopt a wireless mouse. This provides you the greatest level of freedom and is easy to use. You generally need to do little more than plug the adaptor into the computer and … Read more
Every computer has a Power Supply Unit, (PSU). This is designed to ensure the motherboard has the power it needs to work efficiently and effectively. In most cases, this is done via the PSU cable which has either 20 or 24 pins. You should note that the majority of 24-pin cables can be split into … Read more