It sort of sucks having to use two or three, or sometimes four, USB cables to charge and sync devices around the house. It would be so much easier if everything just could be used on the same USB cable. In the last twenty years, the world has gone through a handful of USB standards. Different USB types have been…
Month: February 2020
How Do I Connect DisplayPort to USB
Do you have older DisplayPort devices that you want to connect to a USB port – now you can. Through PrimeCables’ bidirectional USB Type-C to DisplayPort cable, this offers the adaptability users have always wanted. Connect USB devices to DisplayPort ports. Connect DisplayPort devices to USB ports. The bidirectional design allows for both of these things to happen. It works…
What is a DisplayPort Cable Used For – Everything You Need to Know
DisplayPort cables are a distinct cable type used to transmit audio and video, and are competition to the very popular HDMI cable. What is a DisplayPort cable? While HDMI has been used since the early 2000s by manufacturers like Sony, DisplayPort was invented by a consortium of PC manufacturers. To compete with the HDMI standard and to produce a more…
3 Best Headphones and Wireless Earbuds for Music, Podcasts, and Media in 2020
For under $100, wireless headphones and earbuds in Canada that sound great and last may resemble an impossibility – it’s not. On this list are three of Canada’s best headphones and wireless earbuds for media. On a comparison of price-to-value, these models exceed their competitors. They all pack exhibit excellence in sound and functionality. Here’s our list. Wireless Bluetooth earbuds…
How Many Watts Do My Computer Speakers Need – A Guide to Multimedia Speakers
So you want to buy multimedia computer speakers but you don’t know how many watts you need. Most of us think, ‘The more, the better!’ This isn’t necessarily true. In home audio design, there’s a lot of dispute about this question. A lot of people have misconceptions around audio or choose speakers based off how they look in design rather…
See the Best USB Ports in 2020 for Charging
USB ports allow you to connect multiple USB devices at the same time to charge, sync, and/or connect. Every port works a little differently, some only charging while others offer direct connection to a laptop or computer. These multi-purpose ports are easy to install, are usually very portable, and are getting used by more and more households, especially multi-person dwellings…
How Do I Use Cage Nuts to Mount My IT Equipment
“What are cage nuts?” “How do you use cage nuts?” “Can I use another type of nut to mount my IT equipment?” These are all very common questions we receive about the hardware recommended for mounts. In this article, we hope to shine a light on what are cage nuts, how they are used, and why they are considered necessary…
A High-Quality Laptop Table No Student or Entrepreneur Can Live Without
As a student or entrepreneur, the work-life balance thing is hard. It’s not every day that things magically work out so that time at home isn’t somehow impacted by your scholastic or professional commitments. They say, you shouldn’t be doing work on your laptop in bed. For some of us, we know better. Sometimes you just have to. Whether it’s…
How to Create a Study Space at Home For Your Child
Every child in school deserves to have a safe, quiet, dedicated space for them to complete homework at. A child who has to settle for doing homework at the kitchen table isn’t going to have the same focus as if they were alone in their own space. In every home, there’s almost always a place to set up a study…
What is a Smart TV Android Box – read here!
Have you always wanted a smart TV – for as low as $35, you can buy one. You won’t need to replace your flat-screen to make your wish a reality. It’s all done through a smart TV box. What is a smart TV box? A smart TV box offers the same technology that is built into many smart TVs. In…