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 ...

What's the opposite of wireless? Wiremore?

USB has been on our desktops and laptops since about 1997 or so, and since then it has been the mainstay of computer peripherals. No other connector is as useful for connecting mice, keyboards, ...

Tired of that rat's nest of computer cables snaking all around and under your desk? Head to the supply closet and pull out some big binder clips. Turns out they're ideal for reducing cord clutter. As ...

Two cables on a keyboard might seem pointless since typing still works with just one. Here's what the second cable powers and why it even exists.

HDMI to VGA Cables: these cables, on their own, will usually not do anything. You'd need something to convert the signal from analog to digital (or vice-versa), which the cable itself cannot do. "Fake ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Over the past year or so, one of the biggest tech stories has been about one of the smallest things: ...

The sysadmin's guide to repurposing an RJ45 port ...

Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available, ...