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The detachable power cord you get when you buy an electronic device is not always the one you need – sometimes a right-angle power cord would serve you better. Especially when your device is located in a tight space and is sharing an electrical outlet with other components, a right-angle power cord will make your installation more functional.

Angled AC cords, also referred to as 90-degree power cords whether they angle right or left, can replace the universal power cords you use for computers, monitors, servers, printers, scanners, AV equipment, and more. These CPU/PDU power cables come in four main types:

• Right-angle plugs that direct a power cord 90 degrees left or right from the outlet
• Right-angle connectors that direct a cord 90 degrees left/right from the back of a device or PDU
• Rotating right-angle plugs that direct a cord in any direction from the outlet
• Upward-angle connectors that direct a cord 90 degrees upward from the back of a device

Following are four ways you can benefit

To transmit your electrical signals with low loss and no interference, and do it with cost-effectiveness, you can’t beat bulk coaxial cable. With its copper core protected by shielding, dielectric insulation, and a rugged outer jacket, coax is perfect for so many uses – especially when bought in money-saving bulk coaxial cable spools that allow you to custom cut it to the exact lengths you need.

Below we describe how coax is different from other cable types, what its best uses are, and the advantages of buying it in bulk lengths of up to 1,000 feet. We conclude with a few features of our extensive line of bulk coax.

Coaxial Cable Benefits

Coaxial cable is known for its cylindrical construction and the presence of multiple layers. It consists of a central conductor, which is usually a copper or aluminum wire, surrounded by an insulating layer. Outside the insulator, there is a metallic shield, and the entire cable is covered by an outer insulating layer.

The nature of coaxial cable provides

Whether you work in an office building, at home, or somewhere in between, you probably rely on electronic devices like cell phones, computers, printers, scanners, routers, and modems. Such devices are wonderful as long as they’re plugged in or have some battery life. This requires keeping track of all your power cords and charging devices, and having backups in case one becomes damaged or goes missing.

To prevent those stressful situations where a critical office device suddenly becomes useless due to a lost or broken power supply, ShowMeCables offers a full line of power adapters. They include:

• Adapters that enable a power cord to safely work with many types of devices
• AC-to-DC adapters that serve as cost-effective backup and replacement power supplies
• Adapters that can charge all your USB devices at once
• Adapters that will turn your outlets into smart outlets

Following are the functions of the main types of power adapters we offer.

AC Power Adapters

There are so many types of AC power

Your company offers excellent products and/or services and you want to get that message out to your potential customers in a compelling way. A way that not only informs them but in subtle ways reflects your organization’s competence, quality consciousness, and technological proficiency. That might mean upgrading the audio and video elements of your message.

Decades ago, employing the latest sound and graphics technologies was considered mere window dressing for most organizations. But now, people, including your customers, are much more technology savvy. They are accustomed to receiving messages packaged with high-definition video and pristine audio.

ShowMeCables has monitored this trend since we started out in 1995, so we’ve repeatedly upgraded our inventory with audio video cables that give you the fastest data transfer speeds and highest image resolutions. But we still offer older-style cables that remain popular. With so many types of A/V cables on the market, it’s easy to get them

If you Google “Ethernet patch cable” you’ll get well over 1 million hits. It’s no wonder that shopping for patch cables can be confusing. For starters, there can be uncertainty about the difference between the terms “Ethernet cable” and “Ethernet patch cable.” But most of the confusion is due to there being so many cable categories, such as Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6a.

After clearing up what makes a patch cable a patch cable, this blog post outlines the main differences between the two most popular kinds, Cat 5e and Cat 6. We conclude with a table showing the main specifications and uses of Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6a, Cat 7, and Cat 8.

Ethernet Patch Cable vs. Ethernet Cable

Ethernet patch cables are short, pre-terminated cables (commonly with RJ-45 connectors) used to connect individual devices to a network switch, router, or another network device. They are typically used in offices, home networks, and data center rack setups for connecting computers, printers, and other peripherals to a local

In today's tech-driven world, reliable and durable power cords are more crucial than ever for ensuring the smooth operation of our essential devices, from computers to home appliances. Understanding this need, ShowMeCables stocks an extensive range of AC and DC power cords for every application:

• Computers
• Servers
• Monitors
• Printers
• Scanners
• Audio/video components
• TVs
• Appliances and more

These replacement power cords are heavy-duty, dependable, and designed for longevity. Even better, ShowMeCables keeps a robust inventory in stock for same-day shipping, ensuring that your critical operations never face unnecessary downtime due to power supply issues.

To simplify your search for the perfect power cord, we have categorized our vast inventory into the following 10 sections:

Computer Power Cords

Whether you are a home user or running a data center, these are the cables you cannot live without. We have them in many types, lengths and colors. Most adhere to either NEMA or IEC standards, and they

At ShowMeCables we like to talk about our huge selection of Ethernet patch cables and bulk Ethernet cable. We’ve been developing and honing our inventory since 1995 so we have thousands of products to offer. But we realize that with such a wide selection, sometimes it might be confusing for you to determine exactly what you need. To help you narrow your search, below we explain our main “shopping options” you select when searching for Ethernet cables.

We also list a few reasons why you might benefit from buying bulk Ethernet cable.

We conclude with a table showing the main specifications and applications for Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 Ethernet cables.

RJ45 Ethernet Cables

RJ45 connectors are modular, eight-pin plugs used for standard networking applications such as connecting your computer to a router or a switch. They terminate most Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, Cat7, and Cat8 twisted-pair cable. An RJ45 color code or “pinout” is a specific arrangement of wires that dictate how the connector

As electronic connectivity continues to improve in businesses and homes, bringing faster and clearer data signals over longer distances, it brings new challenges to overcome. For instance:

• How do you integrate fiber optic and non-fiber-optic connectivity?
• With so many types of audio/video connections on the market, how do you ensure your various A/V components stay compatible?
• How do you add Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities to your network?
• How do you incorporate more USB devices to computers with limited USB ports?

Fortunately, ShowMeCables offers affordable devices that answer all those questions. We have:

• Converters that provide interfaces to fiber optic lines from Ethernet, serial, and USB lines
• A/V converters that help connect your audio/video gear to the latest ports
• PoE injectors, splitters, and switches to help you combine your power and data lines
• USB hubs that allow your computer to handle more USB lines

Below we describe these product solutions, many of which have been

The benefits of fiber optic connectivity are undeniable – high bandwidth over long distances and immunity to EMI, for starters. As a result, ShowMeCables has been adding a lot of new fiber optic patch cables to its inventory.

We thought it would be helpful to take a pause to clarify the differences among the chief types of fiber cable we offer. Below are the unique traits and main uses of each type:

Single Mode Fiber Optic Patch Cables

Unique Traits: A single light mode travels through the core, allowing for lower light dispersion and thus higher bandwidths over longer distances.

Main Uses: Long-distance, high-speed communication, including telecom networks, internet backbone, data centers, and enterprise networks. Shorter patch cables are used to connect: networking gear, servers, and storage units in data centers; equipment within a central office or data exchange point on telecom networks; the optical network terminal (ONT) to the fiber distribution point within a subscriber’s home for

Server room equipment has been around for decades and the vast majority is offered in one color – black. However, in recent years, the trend toward lighter-colored server racks and cabinets has gained popularity among IT professionals. In response to this growing interest, ShowMeCables recently introduced a new line of white server racks and cabinets along with matching white server rack accessories.

There are many advantages of installing black-colored networking devices on white server racks, but here are five main ones we would like to share with you:

5 Advantages of White Racks and Cabinets

The trend towards white or lighter-colored cabinets has been driven by factors such as improved visibility, a cleaner aesthetic, and potential benefits in temperature regulation. Using white-colored network racks and cabinets can offer several benefits:

• Aesthetics: A white finish often gives a cleaner, more professional, and more spacious appearance. It can contribute to an organized and visually