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• How USB-C Is Transforming the Future of Connectivity

  by sf cable Jun 23

  Technology moves fast. A short time ago, we had a maze of various types of cables in our hands one to charge, another to transfer data, another is a video out cable. There was a special connector required on each device. However, in these days, things are beginning to make sense. And that is in larg...
• Why Your HDMI Cable Might Be Ruining Your 4K or 8K Picture Quality

  by sf cable Jun 22

  You spent a serious amount of money on a 4K or 8K TV. You picked up a new streaming device or gaming console. You hooked everything together, sat back, and expected to be blown away. Instead, you're staring at a picture that looks blurry, washed out, or weirdly compressed or worse, the screen is fli...
• How to Choose the Right Power Plug Adapter for International Use

  by sf cable Jun 22

  So, you've packed your bags, you're finally at your destination — and your laptop is dead. You pull out your charger, look at the wall outlet, and yeah, it doesn't fit. Not even close. That's exactly where a power plug adapter comes in. Or ruins it, if you grabbed the wrong one. The simple ve...
• Common Devices That Use NEMA 5-15P to 5-15R Cables

  by sf cable Jun 22

  Odds are you've used one of these cables without ever stopping to think about it. You grabbed it when the outlet was too far from the desk, stuffed one behind the TV when the entertainment setup needed another foot of reach, or watched someone in IT pull one out of their bag to solve a power routing...
• Cat6 UTP vs Cat6 Shielded: Which Should You Install?

  by sf cable Jun 19

  Most people don't need shielded cable. UTP works perfectly well in homes and typical office spaces where electrical interference isn't a real concern. Shielded cable earns its place in industrial settings, near heavy machinery, or anywhere dense electrical equipment is running close by. The "just b...
• NEMA 5-15P to C13 Power Cords Compared: Which Brand Offers Best Value?

  by sf cable May 27

  If you own a desktop computer, printer, monitor, or any network equipment, you've likely encountered the ubiquitous NEMA 5-15P to C13 power cord. This connector combination is arguably the most popular power cord on Earth, found in data centers, offices, and homes worldwide. But when it's time to re...
• Which 6ft Power Cord is Right for You? Our Top 3 NEMA 5-15P to C13 Picks Explained

  by sf cable Apr 30

  If you've ever scrambled under a desk looking for a power cord, you already know how essential the NEMA 5-15P to C13 cable really is. It's the standard power cord behind most computers, monitors, printers, scanners, and countless other devices in homes and offices across North America. It's so commo...