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See the Secrets of How Charging Cables work and more – buy them today!

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So your smartphone needs a charge. What do you do – you take a cable and you plug it in. Almost any device you want to charge, there’s a cable for that. But, how do they work – well, that’s what we hope to shine a light on here.

 

Every USB cable has at least two wires inside, no matter if it’s being used to power a device, charge, and/or for data transfer. All electric circuits depend on loops and in order for a loop to occur within a cable, two wires are needed. The key idea to remember is electric current which is the movement of an electric charge inside of a metal wire. A flow of charges is created by the electric field housed in the wire. If there’s no closed loop, the charge quickly will build on a wire’s surface, creating a zero electric field with no current. Alternatively, with a closed loop, mobile electrons reach back towards where they’re coming from and prevent charges from building up.

 

In most USB cables, there may be between four and five wires. The average Apple lightning USB cable has 5 wires. They typically are color-coded, such as in red, green, white, and black. The colors correspond to a code. ‘Red’ is a positive wire with 5 volts of DC power; ‘black’ is usually the ground wire in almost all electronic devices including USB cables; ‘white’ is the positive wire; and ‘green’ is the negative wire, used for data in tandem with white. A USB connector’s engineered so that the power wires are closer to the tip than the data pins, giving your device power before transferring data.

apple lightning cable from PrimeCables
apple lightning cable from PrimeCables

To complete an electrical circuit when you want to charge your phone, one end of the cable must be plugged into your phone and the other end into a charger. Back and forth, electrons then flow to the charger along the surface of a copper wire. For data transfer, data wires take on the opposite polarity on the same frequency meaning a mirror image is created. The white wire pushes data to its destination while the green wire is working in the opposite direction. This eliminates noise and allows a clear connection to be maintained.

 

As a USB Type-C cable is bent and beat up over time, eventually one of the wire strands break which is what causes a cable to eventually fail. If any one of the four wires snaps, the result is a malfunctioning cable which cannot complete its circuit.

 

For USB cables in Canada, shop with PrimeCables today. For our June 2019 birthday sale, our USB cables are on big discounts!

Buy the Best Headphones and Earbuds on Discount for our June 2019 Birthday Sale!

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PrimeCables’ Birthday Sales is fast approaching and audiophiles get to benefit. This June, you’re going to see some of the best discounts and deals on home theater and audio accessories including headphones and earbuds. Get ready to tune into music and tune out what annoys you. Here are our favourites going on-sale this upcoming June 2019.

 

Stereo ergonomic earbuds – $5.99

 

Inexpensive and high quality, these stereo ergonomic earbuds with a mic and volume control pair perfectly with any smartphone, MP3 player, iPhone, or iPod. Plug them in and set your device to your favourite streaming service. Then, find your zen. You won’t find a better price than this and it’s all available from PrimeCables.

 

Wireless Bluetooth sports earbuds – $9.99

 

Sometimes you just want to shut out the world and you don’t want a wire wrapped around you while doing so. For the ultimate affordable wireless Bluetooth sports earbuds, this is the model you want. For when you need to give it something extra in the gym or out for a run, or just to build a quiet space in your head to enjoy music, here’s one of our favourite pairs.

 

Enhanced bass noise isolating earbuds – $11.99

 

Noise isolating earbuds can be nice as they provide a little added comfort, sheltering you from what’s going on in the outside world. Any unwanted noise is done. Now, even $100 headphones aren’t going to completely block out all surrounding noise, there’s a lot design can do to help dampen this noise and leave you to enjoy your listening experience without interference.

 

Over-the-ear DJ-style headphones – $19.99

 

If you enjoy having headphones over the ear, get lost to your favourite artists and music with this DJ-style headphones on-sale. There are dozens of companies making absolutely amazing headphones today but so many of them cost upwards of $100s. For under $20, you can get an affordable, high quality pair from PrimeCables.

 

Wireless Bluetooth earbuds – $29.99

 

Compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices, this pair of earbuds succeeds others and is one of the best on the market. If price is not an issue and you want to go beyond the features of the more basic version included on this list, the wireless Bluetooth earbuds are the best in Canada. Enjoy an immersive listening experience with rich highs and deep, body-shaking bass.

 

Enjoy the lowest prices in Canada on headphones, earbuds, wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and more for Prime Cables June 2019 birthday sale!

How to Look for the Right Power Adapter and Cable for your Mac Notebook

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Depending on the brand of your Mac Notebook, the right adapter, cable, and/or plug varies. As one of Canada’s top eCommerce names in cables and adapters, PrimeCables is here to break down which power adapters and cables are best for a Mac Notebook.

 

Mac Notebook power adapters vary according to wattage, ranging from 29W to 30W, 45W, 60W, 61W, 85W, and 87W. The appropriate wattage needs to be taken into account when buying for your Mac device. Otherwise, you run the risk of shoving too much power into your computer or not giving it enough to do what it needs to do. Be sure to select an adapter with a compatible wattage. Keep in mind, when selecting a higher wattage, it will not make your computer charge any faster. Subsequently, low wattage adapters may not work at all.

 

Many consumers buy what are called MagSafe power adapters. These Notebook power adapters have three primary components you’ll want to know – the connection and adapter, the AC cable, and the AC plug. If you have a Macbook manufactured in 2015 or later, it should come with an Apple 29W or 30W USB Type-C power adapter alongside a USB-C sync and charge cable. For any MacBook Pro manufactured in 2016 or later, it should come with an Apple 61W or 87W USB-C power adapter and a USB-C charging cable.

Best PrimeCables Black Friday 2018 deal for mobile charging cable
Best PrimeCables Black Friday 2018 deal for mobile charging cable

The best thing you can do prior to buying an adapter is just to confirm what kind of Mac product you have. By knowing the correct model and when it was manufactured, this’ll give you all the information you need to get the right cables and adapters to match. Ensure you’re using the correct USB-C charging cable and preferably one that is Apple-certified. If you ever need to get replacement Apple cables or adapters, you can do so at the Apple Online Store if you don’t mind paying a good amount. If you want to save a few bucks though, PrimeCables has the same Apple-certified USB cables and Apple-certified adapters in our catalogue. Don’t hesitate to drop in, check out the inventory, and pick up what you need.

 

Keep in mind a replacement cable or adapter can come in a different size, color, shape, or wattage compared to the original adapter you have. This is normal. As long as it’s able to successfully power and charge your Mac, that’s all that matters. Shop Apple adapters today with PrimeCables and enjoy free shipping on any order above $49 to anywhere in Canada.

Do you Know What is Wireless Charging?

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Wireless charging tech has struggled to find its place in the smartphone and mobile device industry in recent years. As many have predicted wireless charging to have arrived earlier than consumers were ready, it’s only been in the last six months that sales numbers on wireless chargers have begun to improve. With the slow, steady rise in wireless charging devices, educating the consumer marketplace has been a big aspect of this.

 

Wireless changing can come in many forms however the vast majority of wireless chargers tend to be in the form of squares and circular pads that act as a power source. All that’s required to do is to place your phone down on the charging pad and wirelessly, it charges. Unlike hooking up via USB connection, there is no cable required. Simply plug in the wireless charging pad and ensure that the phone you place on it is compliant with the required standards. If it is, there should be no problem in charging it.

 

When it comes to wireless charging, there are two main types of wireless charging technology. Nearly all smartphone wireless chargers fall into one of these types. There is the AirFuel Alliance and then the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The Wireless Power Consortium’s Qi standard dominates roughly 90 percent of the wireless charging marketplace right now. This domination is in large part thanks to Apple taking it on in 2017 for its most recent releases of iPhone products. As Apple has made its decision on what standard it has gone with, many companies have hedged their bets with the WPC Qi standard accordingly. As new chargers continue to hit the market using the WPC Qi standard, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Thankfully, there are numerous chargers that are breaking away from the pact.

 

The Monoprice® Wireless Charger is a high quality wireless charging pad affordably priced in Canada at $24.99. Featuring the latest in wireless charging technology, the Monoprice brand is a quality name in consumer electronics and in terms of consumer-friendly pricing, it’s not going to get much better than that. How wireless charging works is that, firstly, it can apply to any smartphone, accessory, or product meeting the standard. These wireless charging devices make use of inductive charging technology and resonance-based technologies, using coils of wire to transmit power over air.

 

The future of wireless charging is bright as more and more devices are leaning towards fewer ports and more wireless capabilities. For information on how to buy wireless chargers in Canada today, visit PrimeCables.ca.