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Posted: April 22, 2019Read more »
Cables to Keep Around the House
Spring is here and a lot of us are going to use that nicer weather to get a little cleaning done. If your house is anything like everyone else's, there is probably a junk drawer somewhere with a big mess of old cables. After untangling all the knots, you will want to look at each cable to see what you should keep and what can be tossed.
Keep: Micro USB 2.0
Micro USB is better known as a “phone charger” since they are mostly used for Android phones. Not to mention tablets, streaming devices, smart speakers, and more. Micro USB is not going anywhere anytime soon, so keeping a few extras around is a good idea right now.
Keep: Micro USB 3.0
This upgraded Micro USB is mostly used for external hard drives. Some cell phones use these for charging cables too. While not as widespread as the older 2.0 version, this is new enough that hanging onto one or two of them is worth it.
Keep: Lightning
Lightning cables are the Apple equivalent of Micro
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Posted: April 17, 2019Read more »
Many electronics have to be connected to a monitor before you can use them. Even devices with their own screens like smartphones and laptops have that option so users have the option of using bigger displays like televisions and projectors. Over the years, many new video cables been introduced and gradually replace the old as technology continues to grow. Modern high-def TVs have come a long way from the black and white TVs of old.
Key Takeaways
- Video cable technology has evolved from primarily analogue connections to increasingly sophisticated digital interfaces.
- Common legacy video interfaces include VGA, composite, S-Video, component video, and DVI.
- Modern systems commonly use HDMI and DisplayPort for digital video.
- Different video interfaces support different resolutions, bandwidths, audio capabilities, and features.
- The correct cable depends on the ports available on both connected devices.
- Analogue and digital video interfaces are not automatically interchangeable.
- Older equipment
