If you have a desktop computer, you might connect a lot of accessories. A second or third monitor, an external hard drive, a media controller, or an external audio input. That’s one of the nice things about a desktop; there are plenty of ways to plug in. Not so with a laptop. Sure, you might …
In 2012, Apple announced a new upgrade to their iPhones and iPods. Older Apple devices had used a wide, 30-pin adapter, ever since the original iPod had launched. But it had been nearly 11 years since the first iPod, and the old connector left a lot to be desired. For one thing, it was fairly …
What uses USB-A? What doesn’t. It’s on wall chargers, car chargers, phone chargers, laptops, desktops, and about ten thousand other places. But the USB format is always improving. The release of USB-C is a big deal, to put it lightly. But the end of a USB-C connection isn’t quite as bulky as older USB-A adapters. …
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 …
Choosing the right adapter takes forethought. If you choose poorly, you’ll plug in your new adapter to find disappointing messages like “signal unsupported.” Even if works, you could discover the resulting image was badly scarred during adaptation, and your image full of fuzzy lines and inaccurate coloring. Whether you’re talking about compatibility or quality, it’s …