Mini DisplayPort vs Thunderbolt: How to Choose the Right Cable or Adapter

Mini DisplayPort is still found on older Macs, Microsoft Surface systems and

Choosing the Right DisplayPort Cable or Adapter for Your Monitor

Connecting a gaming monitor, setting up an office workstation or keeping an

DVI-D vs DVI-I vs DVI-A: Which Cable Does Your Monitor Need?

A DVI cable might look like the right fit, but the connector

HDMI 2.2 Doubles Bandwidth to 96Gbps: Do You Need a New Cable?

HDMI 2.2 is the latest major update to the HDMI specification,

Still Using VGA? Find the Right Cable, Extension or Adapter

A missing cable or mismatched video port does not always mean it

SATA Data, Power and eSATA: Which Cable Do You Need?

Installing an SSD, adding a hard drive or reconnecting an older optical

USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0 vs USB4: What’s the Difference?

USB has evolved dramatically since it became a standard connection for computers

USB Cable Types: USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, Mini-B and Micro-B

USB cables come in several shapes and sizes, and choosing the right

How Far Can You Extend USB? Active vs Passive USB Extension Cables

Need to move a USB camera farther from your computer, bring a

USB-to-Serial Adapters: FTDI vs Prolific vs CH340 Chipsets

Modern computers rarely include traditional serial ports, but RS232 and other serial

FireWire Is Still Alive: How to Connect IEEE 1394 Devices Today

FireWire ports have disappeared from most new computers, but the equipment that

Motherboard Expansion Slots: PCIe, Expansion Cards, and Upgrades

Whether you're building a new PC, upgrading an existing system,