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. ... Computer cables are an important component of any desktop PC. ... Earlier computer cables had far less speed and connectivity. ... All types of cables used in a computer have different purposes. ... Still all these cables occupy a lot of space and need to be replaced when needed.

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. ... A customer will need different cables for each device, as a cable for a camera may not be compatible with an mp3 device. ... The USB port in the computer provides automatic power and external power supply is needed only in some types of computers.

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. ... Many of these cables or pairs of coaxial tubes can be placed in a single outer sheathing and, with repeaters, can carry information for a great distance. ... Coaxial cabling is the primary type of cabling used by the cable television industry and is also widely used for computer networks such as...

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. ... In the past, cables were primarily used for electricity distribution, but now they are being used in every sphere of human activity.

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. ... Some of the cables being used today are Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables, coaxial cables and fiber optic cables. ... Coaxial cables have a single copper conductor at their center. ... Network cables are the backbone of any network.

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... DVI Cables or digital visual interface is an interface for video data transmission and has become a common standard for the connection of high-quality TFT displays to the graphics card, in the computer area.

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? ... It is very likely that the same contractor running the intercom or security cables is qualified to run computer cables – CAT5E or better. ... The standard outlines recommended types of the cables, principals of cable distribution in a single- and multi-dwelling units as well as recommended amount of cables to be installed...

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. ... Cable types You’ll definitely need a cable, so the most used cables are: - Coaxial cables; - Twisted cables; - Optic fiber cables. ... This architecture uses coaxial cables and UTP cables. ... • 10BaseT refers to an Ethernet network that uses UTP cables to connect the computers.

Home Networking - Where to Begin and Different Approaches by Lewis Gunter
Wired This is the grandfather of networking, the bread and butter combo, the standard. Setting up a wired network is not very difficult, can be done inexpensively, and doesn’t require much prior networking experience. What you’ll need For internet sharing, you will need a Cable/DSL router. ... Cat5 cables can be somewhat attractive, but they’re still cables that you’ll either need to run through your walls (which is a lengthy, messy, and potentially dangerous process) or they’ll be trip hazards.

Easy to Execute! by Seamus Dolly
Plug and play equipment or hardware solves the problem of driver installation, re-starting routines, and generally speaking, “hassle”, for those who are not technically proficient. If your computer supports “Plug and Play”, then, as the name suggests, you simply plug it in and play. ... Using this port, your computer detects such peripherals, and after detection, configuration is automatic, in so far as you have no further input. ... These cables are parallel and transmit/receive data/info/signals, many “bits” at a time.