How to use a MicroUSB cable with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
When Apple introduced the proprietary Lightning connection on iPhone, iPad and iPod, it made laying your hands on a compatible cable a total pain. Here we show you how to charge or […]
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Do you need a 4K HDMI cable in 2024? Best 4K HDMI Cables
Congratulations! You just bought a new 4K or 8K TV! You might be wondering if you need to buy a new HDMI cable to go with it. If you already have an […]
How cord-cutters can watch the NBA season without cable
Watching the NBA season continues to be a mixed bag for cord-cutters. Big matchups are broadcast nationally on ABC, ESPN/ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV, and you can get most, if not all, […]
Buying a USB-C cable? 6 gotchas to watch out for
It’s been a few years since USB-C first hit the scene. And while we still love how reversible it is and how powerful it’s become, we’re also more aware of the potential […]
How to choose a USB-C cable for charging
Many years ago, charging your phone could be a nightmare. Almost every other manufacturer had their own charging standard, and every device came with a different plug. Sharing chargers between devices was […]
HDMI 2.2 debuts, with an ‘Ultra96’ cable for tomorrow’s displays
About seven years after the HDMI 2.1 specification was introduced, the HDMI Forum has announced the next generation: HDMI 2.2, which will require new cables to take advantage of its most high-performance […]
MSI’s new ‘invisible cable’ desktop PC goes too far
One of my favorite trends in desktop PC design for the last couple of years has been what we call “The War on Cables,” wherein all the interior power and data cables […]
These Matter smart shades use one cable for power and data
Matter-enabled smart shades? Nothing new there, and same goes for smart shades that support Power over Ethernet. But Matter shades that do the PoE trick? That’s new in our book. SmartWings has […]