Tag: cable

114 Why does a gigabit/sec Internet connection via cable (coax) not offer symmetrical speeds like fiber? 2020-01-24T16:53:31.050

91 Why do some RJ45 plugs have the lock release clip under a rubber cover? 2013-11-27T13:56:33.723

83 What is that cylinder on cables? 2010-12-02T22:14:07.677

76 Does a USB 3.0 connection require a USB 3.0 cord? 2015-07-07T15:14:54.043

72 What is the little twist in this floppy ribbon cable for? 2014-12-05T19:36:05.700

68 The locking clip/tab on my Ethernet cable's plug is broken. How can I fix it? 2014-02-02T02:25:59.520

54 What is this female plug with two rows of ten holes (one hole filled in) on the other end of my USB 3.0 cord? 2017-08-15T16:43:12.727

45 How to declutter and organize the cables on and under my desk? 2009-07-19T08:44:25.250

45 Maximum length of a USB Cable? 2009-11-03T01:36:26.393

42 Is there a difference between "Thunderbolt" and "Mini DisplayPort" cables? 2015-01-19T23:22:08.570

39 What is the purpose of this 4 pin cable with 3 wires that came with an old IDE DVD-ROM drive? 2014-09-15T20:50:39.340

38 I plugged in a molex cable the wrong way and the power supply exploded. Did it kill my hard drive? 2017-02-10T14:17:22.537

33 Cleaning computer cables In the dishwasher 2016-07-28T19:32:41.327

30 Why do similar devices use a cross-over cable instead of a straight-through cable? 2016-04-04T11:44:26.800

29 What kind of cable looks like HDMI but has only one slanted edge? 2013-05-21T12:09:52.577

28 How can you tell a USB cable version? 2011-08-25T05:55:02.907

28 How to unplug a network cable that's stuck? 2011-09-26T20:11:04.690

26 Ethernet cable too long? 2014-06-30T09:50:04.047

25 Is there any benefit of using HDMI over DVI? 2012-05-17T19:13:17.227

23 How much electricity is there in the "power switch" button cables? 2018-03-06T22:04:41.793

23 Is it safe to use a micro-USB 2 cable in a USB 3 portable hard drive? 2018-11-20T07:20:56.837

22 Running cat5 cable outdoors 2009-08-31T13:01:02.117

19 Does HDMI cable "quality" actually affect transmission? 2009-11-25T04:10:50.660

17 How can I guess if a USB cable will power my devices? 2011-01-10T18:04:46.387

16 Static noise from speakers when computer is off 2009-08-16T06:46:44.560

16 Wireless vs. Wired: which is faster? 2010-04-29T16:36:35.770

16 Can I safely connect the power-only-end of a USB-Y cable to an other power source? 2012-07-14T02:16:15.310

15 Does eSATA require power source? 2011-04-05T07:54:30.117

13 Why does my USB cable have an extra red plug? 2009-11-14T22:58:59.083

13 Are USB cables device-specific? 2010-03-02T19:47:32.973

13 Is testing Cat5 cable using a testing device necessary if I have verified connectivity with a computer? 2011-10-18T01:38:57.213

13 The characteristic AWG stands for American Wire Gauge but what's its importance in networking? 2018-07-20T15:15:09.003

12 How seriously does cable length affect USB 3.0 transfer speeds? 2010-10-27T03:33:49.400

12 What is the cable that runs from the cable modem to a wall outlet 2015-08-04T13:48:04.893

12 How does Device Manager estimate ethernet cable length? 2019-10-12T15:54:54.870

11 Can I use CAT5e jacks with CAT6 cable? 2013-10-22T14:39:53.443

11 Crimping CAT6 cables results in lower bandwidth than expected 2013-12-31T11:36:05.590

11 What is the end of this cable? 2015-06-14T21:33:50.757

11 USB Type C Power Delivery Profile - max length? 2015-08-22T14:50:14.187

11 Is a USB 3 Type A-to-A cable dangerous with USB 2 ports? 2016-10-21T02:46:32.213

10 Maximum/ ideal length of ethernet cable? 2010-09-25T15:54:05.910

10 What is the name of this cable that goes into a modem? 2012-05-23T00:16:18.903

9 Taping down Ethernet cable without damaging paint 2010-09-20T00:20:06.070

9 What's wrong with my custom LAN cable? 2010-09-20T19:21:27.890

9 Secure RJ-45 jack? 2011-05-18T15:56:18.810

9 How do I find out the speed of an Ethernet cable? 2011-09-18T20:20:13.403

9 Why are there no Micro USB to Micro USB cables? 2013-02-01T22:41:06.587

8 Number of Splitters on Coaxial Connection and Cable Internet Quality of Service 2009-08-01T22:52:50.627

8 Audio cable "joiner"? 2010-12-27T00:19:56.340

8 What kind of video connector is this, if not VGA? 2011-01-24T15:58:55.727

8 Will an HDMI to VGA connector work? 2011-09-05T15:18:23.187

8 I have both cable and DSL at home. How do I put that to good use? 2011-09-28T22:29:58.287

8 will any usb extension cord work with usb3? 2014-07-06T21:19:42.250

8 Damit, what connectors do I need for Cat 7 cable? 2016-06-19T21:55:31.617

8 How to determine a network cable's maximum speed? 2018-01-10T13:19:18.153

7 S/FTP or U/FTP when wiring a house with CAT6a cabels for 10GbE? 2018-02-15T14:39:38.143

6 Dell laptop power cable always falls out! 2009-10-08T20:03:44.037

6 Cables for building a computer 2010-05-18T00:47:23.327

6 Is Cat 6 suitable for home network for computer and phone? 2010-07-16T01:00:35.667

6 CAT-6 Cable: What Speeds Should I Be Expecting? 2010-09-08T16:36:32.603

6 What is the bigger cylindrical part found at the end of USB cables but also some laptop PSU cables? 2011-01-17T09:59:12.277

6 Why isn't my phone charging with some micro usb cables? 2012-05-08T16:06:29.330

5 15 Pin Serial Cable? 2009-10-23T17:40:48.537

5 Can viruses be spread via VGA cables? 2009-12-07T10:51:02.673

5 Make dynamic IP address fixed? 2010-11-17T17:21:08.467

5 Samsung monitor displays only "Check Signal Cable" 2011-05-05T01:55:15.400

5 3–RCA-to-USB Cable? 2011-07-06T05:52:39.400

5 How important for speed is the length of the phone cable between the wall and the modem? 2011-07-19T10:43:38.847

5 Could I make my own USB Type A/A cable? 2011-08-19T11:52:57.633

5 How to get two separated connections on one cable? 2011-10-29T18:32:58.787

5 Can you help me identify this USB cable? 2011-11-23T00:37:29.607

5 Extend USB 3.0 cable 2012-08-04T08:54:55.837

5 VGA Cable gave me an Electric Shock when connecting a Projector to a Laptop 2012-10-13T14:25:11.107

5 Why do video cables (DVI, VGA) still screw in? 2012-12-13T13:57:26.353

5 What is the difference between USB Mini A and Mini B? 2014-10-20T02:20:07.667

5 VGA vs SVGA cable? 2015-01-10T22:51:59.173

5 Are laptop LCD cables interchangeable? 2015-01-25T09:11:39.967

5 My computer doesn't recognize the monitor's resolution on some VGA cables, what's going on? 2015-07-21T01:42:54.887

5 How to prevent cables from getting tangled in the wheels of a rolling rack? 2016-03-21T10:47:06.350

5 Home networking: Do I need a patch panel, or just connectors? 2017-01-19T09:25:09.673

5 Can a SATA cable be too short? 2017-11-07T22:57:39.487

4 Dealing with obstructed SATA ports on motherboard 2009-11-24T02:03:23.440

4 UTP cable for telephone line possible? 2010-01-09T18:26:03.200

4 What is this port on my computer? 2010-03-16T19:55:45.083

4 How to properly connect shielded twisted pair cables for Ethernet use? 2010-09-08T17:46:24.597

4 Cable management ideas? 2011-01-22T23:36:44.347

4 Why do USB A and B cables have different contacts? 2011-04-15T23:50:49.747

4 Is Satellite internet generally as reliable as cable or DSL? 2011-06-02T18:41:39.030

4 Electric shock with plugged in VGA cable 2011-08-06T18:03:02.270

4 What is this cord called and how can I extend it? 2011-09-18T10:19:20.333

4 How can I get or make a USB to SATA-power cable? 2011-11-16T18:45:43.703

4 What kind of power cable is this and what is it used for? 2012-06-27T15:47:47.820

4 Can a crossover cable be used as a patch cable? 2012-07-23T18:33:30.350

4 Does a cable / adaptor for my needs exist? (photos) 2012-09-20T07:44:42.090

4 Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D Dual Link up to 2560 * 1600 2012-09-24T02:15:03.180

4 Do i need to connect both usb cables? 2012-12-27T17:39:10.553

4 Is there a difference between LAN cable connecting two PCs and one connecting a PC to a router? 2013-02-23T10:54:27.773

4 Can cheap HDMI cables really give a poorer image? 2013-02-25T18:50:12.363

4 Triple-ended USB cables 2013-03-01T22:19:02.080