Computer Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Computer cables can be data cables used to move data between various components such as keyboard, CPU, monitor, printer, scanner and other multimedia systems. These cables enable high-speed data transfers within the input and output components of the computer. ... It needs an AC power cable, a high-speed serial bus connector, an USB cable, a digital video cable, and a modem connector cable. ... The high-speed serial bus connector is a data cable used to transfer bits and bytes from the input devices to the output devices.

Coaxial Cable - Definition and Uses for Communication by Kundan Upadhyaya
Coaxial cable is defined as two concentric wires, cylindrical in shape, separated by a dielectric of some type. One wire is the center conductor and the other is the outer conductor. A protective jacket covers these conductors. The protective jacket is then covered by an outer protective armor. ... 50 ohms cable is used in radio transmitter antenna connections, many measurement devices and in data communications (Ethernet). ... Most common coaxial cable impedances in use in various applications are 50 ohms and 75 ohms.

How Do Cable Modems Work? by Kevin Stith
The internet has become even faster. Gone are the days of sluggish dial-up connections. Cable modems offer a way for you to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access. How do cable modems work? First of all, data and information from the internet comes over the coaxial cable,... They also allow you to get and receive data at a faster rate because a coaxial cable has a lot of space, despite the fact that you also use the cable to get a cable television signal. ... The cable modem is what allows you to have both cable television and high-speed internet access on the same...

USB Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
USB cables are data cables used to connect a computer or laptop to an outside source of data such as digital cameras, video recorders, mobile phones and mp3 devices. These cables are compatible with the standard USB ports present in computers and laptops. ... Today there is a USB cable available for every electronic device that requires data transfers. ... One end of a USB cable connects with the USB port present in the computer while the other end connects to an external device such as a digital camera.

What You Need To Know About Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Cables are electric conductors covered with insulating material. They are used to connect different components of a system such as connecting a DVD player with a TV. Cables are being used in almost every area of human activity. Cables of different make and uses are now available in the market. ... Different types of cables like data cable, network cables, high voltage electric cables, fiber optic cables etc. ... Household items such as TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners need an electric cable to function.

Installilng Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Installing a cable modem is very easy. All you need to have is a splitter and a new set of cables. First, you must separate the wires with the splitter. One segment created by the splitter goes to your modem and the modem is connected to your computer. ... Another option is to use data-interface that is the commonly used method for cable modems. ... The cable modem will never keep up with a 10Mbps Ethernet, since there are many users partaking in the downstream. ... The common data-port interface is 10Mbps Ethernet.

Cable Modems by Kevin Stith
Cable Modems are made to acquire data through your television. This way, you can access the Internet using a tried-and-true technology, at a reasonable cost. They are mostly used in broadband Internet that usually eats up the unused bandwidth that is sitting in your cable TV network. ... If you’re more concerned about uploading files rather than downloading them, then cable may be a spoiler for you – the better option would be DSL However, DSL may have the same speed as cable. ... There are three types: internal cable modem, external cable modem and the interactive set-top box.

What Are HDMI And DVI Cables by Jimmy Mehta
HDMI or High definition multimedia interface was developed in the middle of 2003 is a new developed interface for full digital transmission of digital audio and video data from the personal computer to the monitor. And is available as version 1.3 since June, 2006 HDMI Cables was introduced... There are several types of DVI : DVI-I (integrated, that means it can transfer analogue and digital data) DVI-D (digital, only digital data transfer) DVI-A (analogue, only analogue data transfer) The quality of the video output is dependent of the quality of all components of the system...

Upgrade: From CD-ROM to DVD Burner by Michael Quarles
My goal, in the short space this article allows, will be to tell you how to upgrade from a CD-ROM, to a DVD burner. First, unplug your computer, and disconnect all cables leading to the keyboard, mouse, printer, and monitor. Remove the computer’s side panel. ... There will be a small audio cable, a large ribbon cable, and a power cable. ... Plug in the audio cable, the ribbon cable, and the power cable. ... The power cable is keyed so it can only be plugged in one way, and the ribbon cable port has a pin missing that corresponds to a blank spot in the plug, so these are easy to get in right.

Network Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
A network consists of two or more computers linked together to share resources such as a printer or a scanner, exchange files, and enable electronic connectivity. Network cables are data transmission cables and are used to connect one network device to another. ... The UTP cable is the most popular variety, largely used for school networks as it transfers data at 100 mbps. ... The type of cable used for a network depends on the network's topology, protocol, and size. ... However, today several networks are switching over to other mediums of data transfer such as high frequency radio...