You can probably instantly recognize the USB, microphone, printer, speaker, SD card and power connectors found on your PC. Older computers, however, often have legacy ports that you may not need or ...

I’m a big proponent of DIY PC building and I tend to describe it as “relatively straightforward.” For the most part, everything just plugs in where it should. But there is one aspect of putting ...

When it comes to technology, there are different ways to establish physical connection with different devices. This article discusses the types of cables and connectors that are commonly used. The ...

Learn what each audio video cable type is for and how to recognize them by their connector. Got the Home Theater system connection blues? It’s always a bit frustrating to newcomers and seasoned ...

This is a guest post by GeekWife/Mom and Teacher, Travlyn Russell. In the midst of a the largest budget crisis in California since the 1970's, when most teachers are facing cuts in supplies and ...

September 12, 2012: The Lightning connector replaces Apple’s aging 30-pin interface, a proprietary data and power connector that debuted on the iPod Classic in 2003. The slender and capable new ...

Samsung used a USB cable for some of its earlier tablets that, on the tablet end, looked identical to an Apple 30-pin plug. However, it was not the same and not interchangeable. Also called a "Galaxy ...