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. ... There are three types: internal cable modem, external cable modem and the interactive set-top box. ... 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.

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. ... 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. ... Today there is a USB cable available for every electronic device that requires data transfers.

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.

Cisco CCNA / CCNP Home Lab Tutorial: Cabling Your Access Server by Chris Bryant
A Cisco home lab is an invaluable study tool when you're preparing for CCNA and CCNP exam success. Once you've gotten a couple of routers and switches, you'll quickly get tired of moving that blue console cable every time you want to configure a different device. ... The cable you need is called an octal cable, so named because one end of this cable is actually eight ends, all terminated with a numbered RJ-45 connector. ... The cable will connect to a port on the AS that will have "async 1-8" directly above the physical port.

Computer Upgrade - DVD-ROM Required for Microsoft's Vista by Michael Quarles
Microsoft’s Vista is so large the company was forced to issue it on DVD. There are a generation of computers that have at least the minimum necessary processor and system memory, but were sent from the factory with a CD burner. People owning these machines will have to upgrade to a CD/DVD, or... The CD burner will have 3 cables running to it; a power cable, a ribbon cable, and a sound cable. ... This blank matches a missing pin in the CD/DVD’s cable port, preventing you from plugging it in the wrong way.

Cabling Your Home for Computer Network - Still a Requirement? by Dmitriy Abaimov
With proliferation of wireless networking and communication equipment it is oh-so-tempting to cut the cord and save a significant sum of money in the process. But is everything that a regular computer networking user needs can be done using just wireless network? ... Therefore it is best to have it connected via a cable that can deliver both power and the communication signal at the same time. ... With inexpensive adapters called “baluns” the same cable can carry significant number of channels of broadband television or carry a baseband video, such as security camera output, through great...

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. ... These systems are not only fast and effective, but also do away with the problem of maintain several hundred feet of...

Understanding Your PC Cables And Connection Types by Rich Fuller
The beginning A classification for networks: 1. Peer-to-peer networks; 2. Server-based networks. At least two computers form a peer-to-peer network. In a peer-to-peer network there are no dedicated servers, and the there is no hierarchy between computers – all the computers are equal. ... There are two types of twisted cables: • Unshielded Twisted Pair - UTP (unshielded twisted cable) • Shielded Twisted Pair - STP (shielded twisted cable) The UTP cable is cheaper than STP cable, which has a protective shield that protects the transmitted data by eventually interferences.

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...

Cable Modem FAQs by Kevin Stith
Do you ever wonder how a cable modem works? Are you trying to understand if high-speed internet access is right for you? Would you like to know how to purchase a cable modem? Here are some cable modem FAQs that will give you more information. What do cable modems do? ... Since a coaxial cable has a high data storage capacity, both the internet and cable television can use the same cable. ... A cable modem is a device that allows you to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access.