| Although many computer users dislike, even despise, | | | | which is very difficult. Cables applied in this application |
| the snarl of "spaghetti" that are the cables for | | | | are designed especially to eliminate signal degradation |
| computer, TV or other electronic equipment, the cables | | | | and video noise that very often produces a hazy, |
| are the connecting link between your hardware. How | | | | poorly defined picture image, which will foul the integrity |
| to purchase cables for computer equipment? Let's | | | | of even the best picture presentation. The cables |
| take a look at the language of computer data cables | | | | produced for this application are made from UL 2919 |
| so that you can make smart purchases, protect your | | | | certified 30 AWG materials with double shielded braid. |
| data and purchase the correct accessories and | | | | When you buy cables for computer equipment, decide |
| products for your equipment. | | | | first and foremost for proper connectivity. A cable with |
| We all understand that computers come with a | | | | a serial port connector will be worthless for a USB |
| specific number of ports, yet we rarely consider that | | | | port and vice versa. Thus, in order to ensure adequate |
| the individual port offers a connection point, generally | | | | connection of all hardware, please be certain to refer |
| via cable, of one piece of hardware to another. Take | | | | often to the user's manual that accompanied your |
| the PS/2 port, for example, which connects a mouse | | | | computer and any new peripherals you may purchase |
| or keyboard to the computer. The cable may be | | | | along the way. In addition to the foregoing, it is best to |
| flexible, have gold connectors, and be specially treated | | | | choose high-end cabling for new additions to the |
| with foil and braid shielding to lower EMI/RFI | | | | system you may wish to purchase at a later date. |
| interference, which can impair the mouse's ability to | | | | Cabling is not that expensive, and you truly will get |
| work properly. | | | | what you pay for. Or course, many a component will |
| Another port that demands a connecting cable is the | | | | already come pre-packaged with a cable or two, and |
| VGA port. This port joins the computer to the monitor | | | | many of these cables claim to be the best possible |
| and lets the operator to actually see the output. The | | | | solution for connectivity, but is this true? Usually, it is |
| cable needed to connect this device is a male to male | | | | best to invest a little extra money and purchase |
| extension and high resolution monitor cable with ferrite | | | | another set of cables, to ensure the highest quality |
| core to reduce interference. | | | | output (or input) possible. Please remember, it is not a |
| However, while computer cables used to connect | | | | good idea to buy a high power graphics card or sound |
| printers, monitors, keyboards, etc. to the CPU are a | | | | card, and then skimp on the selection of the cable and |
| pretty similar, the more exotic uses of cables are still | | | | not get the full benefit of the upgrade. In this case, a |
| not known to many computer users. Consider the | | | | higher price could mean higher quality. |
| multimedia cable kits needed to hook up the average | | | | Finally, while most written materials will point the user to |
| notebook computer to a television set in order to | | | | the appropriate cable selection, the addition of |
| create home entertainment systems. The cabling | | | | peripherals will often require you to do a little bit more |
| needed for this use includes an RCA (Composite | | | | investigation to choose the most workable peripherals. |
| Video) cable which offers direct connection ability to | | | | When you buy cables for computer equipment or |
| the RCA connector at the television itself. Also needed | | | | cables for computer, TV or other digital media, be sure |
| in this kit would be an S-Video cable as a secondary | | | | to investigate the complexities of compatibility. Check |
| backup, in case the television allows for the S-Video | | | | the reliability of the manufacturer. Remember that a |
| hook-up. The last cable in this kit is the S/PDIF digital | | | | computer system is only as secure as it's weakest |
| audio cable which will serve as the connection for a | | | | cable! |
| digital audio device to create top quality sound. | | | | For more info, check out the articles at Build Your |
| Another creative use of cabling is the construction of a | | | | Own Computer or Homemade Computer. Ron King is |
| joining between a projector and a computer. A clean | | | | a web developer; visit his website Authoring Articles. |
| video signal must be transferred to produce a clear, | | | | Copyright 2008 Ron King. This article may be reprinted |
| highly defined, and natural looking image on a projector, | | | | if the resource box is left intact and the links live. |