USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 History USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. USB is a plug-and-play interface used between computers and add-on devices (such as audio players, joysticks, keyboards, scanners, mass storage devices, and printers). With USB, a new device can be installed into your computer without having to add an adapter card, or [...]
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Everything You Need To Know About HDMI
April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Cabling, Computer Cables, Computer Products, Digital TVs, Interfaces, Introductions, Video
What is HDMI? HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as [...]
How do I know which cables to use?
April 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Electronics Products, How To, Q & A, Technology, Tips & Techniques
The cable selection at the electronics store could be renamed the “wall of confusion.” Not only are there dozens of different kinds of audio/video cable — some for stereos, some for home theaters, some for HDTVs and some for … who the heck knows? Even if you’re lucky enough to find the cable you need, [...]
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Cables In Walls: Are You Violating Your Insurrance?
March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Cabling, Digital TVs, Home Theater, How To Keep Secure
According to a recent poll, over 1/3 of you have your HDTV cords hidden behind a wall. This may be a big violation of the National Electric Code that could void your insurance coverage. The National Electric Code (NEC) states: NEC ARTICLE 400 Flexible Cords and Cables General 400.1 Scope. This article [...]
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