Adapters Archive

There are probably a million different reasons you might want to move an HDMI signal over to a DisplayPort signal. But if you’re someone who wants to take advantage of DisplayPort’s unique properties, like its ability to handle UHD content with higher refresh rates, then you’ll need to be a little more selective with the adapter you choose to get that job done. Choosing the …

The HDMI format is ubiquitous. It’s not only used by televisions, but laptops, PC monitors, gaming consoles, projectors, and so on. Everybody uses HDMI. Before too long, USB-C will probably become as ubiquitous as the HDMI format. But for the time being, USB-C is still pretty new. And that means many people need adapter cables to make their legacy devices work. Though there’s always new …

If you’re going to own any computer repair accessory, a USB to SATA adapter should be your first choice. This converter allows communication between the two most common interfaces. SATA is used on virtually every internal drive – both desktop and laptop. And every computer made in the last 10 years is certain to have a USB port. What can you use these adapters for? …

When you’re installing a new SSD or HDD drive, there are two primary types of connection: molex and SATA. Molex connections have four large pins, which are shaped similar to the ground prong on an AC cord. SATA connections, on the other hand, have a flat, 15-pin design that looks much more advanced. Typically, molex connections are found on older drives, or on larger 3.5 …

Sometimes you need more USB ports than you have available. That’s actually an increasingly common problem. Because from mice to smartphones, just about everything is on the USB format now. Luckily, adding some additional USB ports to your setup is easy. Or at least, it can be. It really depends on whether or not you’re able to find the right hub to help. Orico Transparent …