One of most basic ways to share files and other resources with another computer in your office is via a direct cable connection. However, you cannot use a regular Ethernet cable -- called a ...

An Ethernet cable lets you physically connect your computer to the internet. Ethernet connections are almost always faster than WiFi connections and are usually more stable. You'll need to connect one ...

For three decades, industrial PCs have used two types of internal architecture, motherboards and passive backplanes: ATX motherboards with slots for ISA, PCI and PCIe I/O extensions connected ...

Transferring files from your laptop to a desktop PC is simple – usually. If you are visiting a customer's or vendor's site, the IT staff will usually help you connect to their network and transfer ...

A network is great, but what if you just want to connect two Macs and transfer gobs of information as fast as you can? Using a gigabit ethernet cable or a Mac with 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) or later wireless ...

There’s no doubt about it: Taking the time to tidy up your cables is something every system builder and upgrader should do. Aside from the small additional effort it takes, there are no downsides ...

Some (many?) HDMI cables can also carry Ethernet over HDMI. The main use seems to be to provide internet connection to a smart TV from a cable modem box. Currently I have an ethernet-USB adaptor ...

Cheap or outdated cables might be ruining your PC's safety and performance ...