Adapters Archive

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 …

Many notebooks and laptops are no longer being constructed with Ethernet ports. And it’s understandable why. The port itself is pretty large and unwieldy. Plus, it allows for an ingress of dust when unplugged. They’re sometimes prone to damage, and when damaged on a laptop, there’s generally no replacing them. Perhaps worst of all, they just don’t fit neatly on the slimmer I/O that is …

There’s nothing we like more than getting our hands on the latest new technologies. As standards are upgraded, the hardware we use becomes faster, more reliable, and easier to use. Unfortunately, there is a downside to upgrades. Hardware that we use every day can become obsolete. In some cases, it’s obsolescence is superficial. Take our trusty USB ports, for example. There are a lot of …

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 …