Cat6 Ethernet cables — or Cat6 cables for short — are essentially Cat5e cables that have higher quality specification standards in terms of crosstalk and system noise. Except for when they don’t. According to the technology site Hackaday.com, a recent …
Monthly Archives: February 2016
I lost my Android! Now What?
Welcome to part two of our “I lost my smartphone” series! Last week we gave some tips to iPhone users on what to do if they lost their phone. Today we will focus on Android aficionados. Because there are so …
One Tech Writer Proves that One Confusing Network Failure Could be a Simple Fix
The network Ethernet cable is one of the simplest, yet most effective and valuable pieces of equipment in the everyday technology world. They come in many different specifications, such as the CAT5e crossover cable or newer CAT6 Ethernet cables, but …
Learning the Difference Between USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
It took about seven years from the time companies started working on the first Universal Serial Bus cable (USB 1.0) to introduce the second unique installment, which featured a complete overhaul of the USB input/output protocol. Known simply as the …
The Benefits of Fiber Optic Cables
You’ve probably heard about fiber optics from something like a phone carrier television advertisement, but what exactly are fiber optic cables and what are the benefits?
For starters, they’re fast. Very fast. Not quite as fast as the speed of …
I Think I Lost My iPhone! Now What?
If you have never had your iPhone lost or stolen, chances are that it has happened to someone you know. We have all felt the sheer panic that hits once you realize your phone is not where you thought you …
Last Minute Valentine’s Gifts
Valentine’s Day is coming up quick, do you still need to pick a present for your sweetheart? Well, if they are into technology, you are in luck. Here we have compiled a list of this year’s coolest tech gifts that …
What Makes USB 3.0 Different — and What Are Its Benefits?
Most people are familiar with what a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable is and know that it’s used as a standard for interfacing computers and electronics devices. However, not everyone realizes that there are actually three different versions of the …
HDMI Licensing Expects 750 Million New Compatible Devices to Ship In 2016 Total Near 5 Billion
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cables have been around for about 14 years, providing a new way to transfer audio and video from one device to another. Along with things like USB cables and CAT5 crossover cables, highspeed HDMI cables are …