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What Type of USB Connector Do I Have? – See List Here

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Are you looking to buy a USB cable for yourself or someone else – it’s important to know what connector you have first. In fact, there are over a dozen possible USB cables to choose from ranging from older smartphone cables to modern USB-C.

USB Letters, USB Numbers

The numbers that relate to USB refers to the data sync and transfer technology inside the cable. Comparatively, the letter indicates the USB connector or port required, i.e. Type-C, Type-B, or otherwise.

USB Type-A

USB Type-A is on almost every USB cable made today. It is the most commonly used USB port. Considering this, how we define a USB cable is through the other end. It is the other end that’s most distinguishable, such as a USB-A to USB-C cable.

USB Type-A mini

USB Type-A mini is most often used to assign smartphones and tablets the role of host for connected keyboards and mice. It is rarely used, now that Type-B mini and Type-B micro have superseded it.

USB Type-B

USB Type-B has a design reminiscent of a rectangular with a pitched roof. It is used on larger devices, i.e. computers, scanners, and printers. USB-B cables are also used on some external storage devices.

USB Type-B mini

A USB Type-B mini is a smaller version of USB-B. It is most often seen on digital cameras, external hard drives, USB hubs, and similar equipment. USB Type-B mini is usually combined with USB 2.0 technology.

USB Type-B micro

The USB Type-B micro is used by Android smartphones and tablets, and is the standard USB charging port for these devices.

USB Type-C

USB Type-C cables are considered future-proof and was a standard first released in 2014. A symmetrical oblong shape is how the USB-C connector is described. It is used today on most modern laptops, gaming consoles, and for data transfer devices.

USB Lightning Cable

An Apple-certified lightning cable is a type of USB cable that corresponds specifically to the iPhone’s port.
They do not resemble that of any non-Apple device and is uniquely crafted. An Android-comparable cable
would be the micro-USB.

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USB Adapters

If you do not have the right USB cable for your device, PrimeCables.ca has dozens of USB adapters. These can be used to convert USB connectors to various standards. There are also cables with 3-in-1 connectors that work as more than one specific type. These can be exceptionally handy if you have multiple devices you want to keep going with a single USB cable.

Take a close look at your USB cable. Note both connectors. Once you get the hang of it, deciphering what USB connector you have quickly becomes easy. Visit PrimeCables.ca to pick up the chosen USB cable for your device.

Before January Passes, now’s the Time to Shop PrimeCables Clearance items, for Low, Low Prices!

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January’s always been a very slow season for sales in the retail world but in Canada’s game of eCommerce, things are heating up at PrimeCables with discounts up to 70% off all month long! It’s time to browse, shop, and buy.

This is going to be the biggest post-Christmas January we’ve had yet. See sales ranging from magnetic car mount with 360-degree rotation to an iPhone thin transparent glass screen protector, a children’s multi-functional ergonomic height adjustable desk and chair, a height adjustable laptop and tablet stand, a sit-standing height adjustable desk riser for monitors up to 26” wide, and stereo ergonomic earbud headphones.

According to a recent survey, 51 percent of shoppers will take advantage of the post-Christmas shopping season. That said, the vast majority of those purchases will come between December 25 and January 1. As to what happens in January, few shoppers make the move to purchase. PrimeCables has always been able to sustain its popularity through our sales. Canadian families enjoy coming to us because they know they’re going to get the best deal on some high-quality products that won’t be found anywhere else.

There’s a lot to sort through across the PrimeCables page with hundreds of products on-sale. Check out our clearance section for some amazing deals with discounts deeper than average. Some of the best discounts you can also find in our home theater accessories category.

There are several other impressive PrimeCables’ January sales for Canada-only that may be of interest, including premium hi-di DJ-style over-the-ear headphones, a super thin HDTV antenna, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, a smart WiFi power outlet from LivingWise 1/pack, an Apple-certified MFi lightning to USB charging cable 1-metre, a TV wall mount with classic swivel and tilt, and a single monitor desk mount adjustable with an articulating stand.

There’s a reason we are among the top sellers of cables, why we’re the #1 seller of height adjustable sit stand desks, and why we’re a go-to for Canadian families. Save money, stretch your dollar, and see high quality products sold at a fraction of the cost you’ll find elsewhere.

PrimeCables has fast, free shipping over $49 to anywhere in Canada on all orders above $49, free returns included with every purchase, and a 1-year product guarantee on any tech bought here. Shopping eCommerce, you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your chair. Before January passes altogether, shop your favourites this month and enjoy low, low prices!

Why an Anti-Fatigue Standing Mat Makes a Huge Difference

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Building the perfect ergonomic office setup, we tend to overlook the smaller purchases. That said, an anti-fatigue standing mat can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being able to last through a full work day.

Anti-fatigue mats can make a huge difference with significant health benefits on the health of workers who are required to sit or stand for a long time. All that you need to know about anti-fatigue standing mats can be found in a 2012 study comparing the effects of standing on a concrete floor compared to standing on anti-fatigue mats. Aspects of pain, discomfort, and tiredness were measured using thermal imaging, body temperature sensors, and infrared photographs.

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This research found that a high amount of discomfort was caused in the feet, legs, and backs of those standing on the unprotected floor. The researchers also found that stiffness in the neck and shoulders became present after an extended period of time of doing the same work. To some workers who are required to stand for longer than ninety minutes per day, this type of unprotected standing can even lead to circulatory problems that are reversible in some.

 

Anti-fatigue mats are meant to address this type of pressure on the legs and feet. If you are standing for long periods of time in the same place, such as on a production line or in an office, having an anti-fatigue mat addresses any health concerns that might exist.

 

In the past, many workers have sought to address the discomfort they feel in their bodies after standing by wearing a higher quality shoe. Though this addresses some of the fatigue, it only does so much. An anti-fatigue mat goes a step further. An anti-fatigue map encourages one to keep their lower extremities active by changing their standing position regularly, provides protection on hard and unyielding floors, and also helps to reduce standing fatigue which hits everyone irrelevant of their fitness level.

 

There are many uses for Prime Cables’ Anti-fatigue Standing Mat Multi-Purpose Comfort Mat, which is perfect for use in an office environment, working upright in a warehouse, or even cooking at home. The mat’s soft foam layers adapts to the contours of your feet, is non-slip, and has a beveled edge to prevent tripping while stepping on and off.

By adding an anti-fatigue standing mat to your daily living, you can reduce fatigue by as much as 50 percent. Finally, there is an affordable way to ease and/or alleviate foot discomfort with adaptable insulating and shock-absorbing materials beneath your feet!

How to Choose the Right USB Cable for your Needs

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USB technology was created to link an exchange of information between devices and/or a computer with ease. Today, USB is used perhaps more than any other information exchange cable in this category. The many different types of USB cables each come with unique purposes and ports. Choosing the right USB cable for your device, data transfer, and/or charging needs begins with getting to know a little bit about your device and its requirements for a USB cable.

Let’s say you are using your USB cable primarily for storage access. This means that you need it as a data transfer method and power supply, such as for an external hard drive or for a digital camera. The types of USB cables that are most common for these devices are micro USB 2.0 5-pins, micro USB 2.0 8-pins, and micro USB 3.0 10-pins.

If you are using a USB cable on a portable device designed to use these cables for connection and recharging, you want a cable that is optimized for your device. These include micro USB 2.0 5-pins, a USB 3.0 type C, or a mini USB 2.0 5-pin. Among the devices that commonly use these types of USB cables are Bluetooth speakers, sports cameras, a power bank, or a drone.

Many people use USB cables for large computer devices primarily for connection and power supply. When these cables are paired with something like a printer, scanner, digital microphone, or other digital instruments, USB type B 2.0 or USB type B 3.0 are the standard series that many manufacturers go to.

Do you need a USB cable for your smartphone, tablet, or similar type of mobile device – this is where some trouble might come into play. Depending on the manufacturer of the phone, you need to find the cable with the right connectors. Typically, these type of charge and data sync USB cables are limited to the micro USB 2.0 5-pin, the USB 3.0 type C, the Apple 30-pin, or the Apple Lightning cable. We do recommend always checking with the manufacturer’s instructions prior to making your purchase, ensuring that the USB cable selected is the right one for your device.

Browsing this list of devices in requirement of USB cables, it is evident the diversity of this type of cable.

We advise anyone to take a quick look through this list to find the cables that are most applicable to their devices and then to confirm by checking their manufacturer’s instructions. Though it seems like a lot, within a matter of a few minutes or less, you should have a pretty good idea on what USB cable is right for your device.

How to Install, Configure and Place Speakers Seamlessly?

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With the enhanced technology options available for a luxurious entertainment surround sound speakers are available in many variations. However to be able to experience the full potential of your surround sound speakers placement and configuration play a very vital role. Follow through the recommendations below to utilize the complete potential of your speakers. For more information about home theater accessories, you can always check our site.

 

  1. Speakers and Subwoofers: Most speakers that offer surround sound technology may vary typically from one to five speakers paired with a subwoofer. Speakers, Subwoofer both are hooked up to the receiver, however always make sure to manage wires lying across the floor. As often a damaged wire connection is the reason for the performance of a subwoofer, speakers. As placement is the key for both the speaker and the subwoofer, often the corner of a room may be the ideal placement.

 

  1. Front Speaker Placement: While installation as well as placement the most key component is measurement. Always while taking measurements make sure the tweeters of the front speakers are placed at ear-height when seated; if needed take assistance of bookshelf-style speakers, stands to maintain the optimal height. Measurements often tend to be faulty while installing.

 

  1. Surround Sound Speakers: Surround sound speakers are the key component to to amplify the movie or television experience. So while placing standard surround speakers in your home the length should be two feet above ear level. However placing speakers behind your couch or side walls is also ideal for a 5.1 setup, 7.1 system, speakers are best when placed behind walls to create rear surround ambiance.

 

  1. Projection Screens/ TV: Once all the speakers are placed efficiently the placement of Projection Screens/ TVs is crucial. Depending on the room and the furniture setup often this is determined. Ideally the front speakers on both sides right and left of the Projection Screens/ TV should be a one to two feet away. However the central speaker should be ideally placed above of the screen if the furniture is close to the screen and below if the furniture is placed appropriately.

 

  1. AT Screen: An AT Screen (acoustically transparent screen) is a projector screen used to accommodate the speakers behind the screen often placed in small rooms. When installing a transparent AT Screens to get the best experience place all speakers on right, left and centre behind the screen. However while installing perforated AT screen place the speakers behind the screen at a distance of 12 inches.

 

  1. Subwoofer Placement: Generally the best place for a subwoofer is the corner of a room. However another best spot is to place it along the wall half or quarter way for enhanced bass.

 

  1. Multiple Subwoofer: If you are looking to enhance the bass to its maximum potential the best solution is a subwoofer. A second subwoofer elevates the bass to ensure tight, well-defined and evenly distributed bass.

 

  1. Multiple Speakers: To support different sound formats different speakers are used; especially immersive-sound formats such as Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D, and DTS are associated to create 3D sound fields using height channels. While choosing these sound formats often single speakers are not able to deliver the enhanced potential. So the best route is to use 9 to 11 speakers depending on the processor

 

  1. Height/ Main Speaker Placement: 45° is the ideal placement, for but often if the ceilings in your home are not high then place the as away as possible from the front main speakers.

 

  1. Dolby Atmos Speakers: Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers help deliver height and immersion to utilize their full potential they should be placed at 14 feet along a acoustically reflective ceiling

10 Important Facts About Cabling

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How to choose your cables with ease? Let’s find out from this article:

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Cables form an integral part of any installation that you are looking to set up as they communicate with your devices. So it is very crucial to understand that choosing them wisely is the key to facilitating a smooth communication in between your devices. Here’s top 10 tips to consider while handling cables choosing by PrimeCables :

  1. Plan: This is the very first step of any installation, plan all the cable requirements you will need. Especially if you are doing it from scratch? Consider all the devices, walls or soffits.
  2. Length: Too big or a too small cable is never the right solution; choosing the right size cable is very important. The best approach while choosing the length of cables is to estimate the placement of your devices.
  3. Objective/ Purpose: Every cable has a precise purpose to serve. So at all times before making a purchase understand the device and the purpose the cable will support. As different cables support different power capacities. Also always make sure cables interconnecting analogs are shielded.
  4. Specifications: While using cables with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections, for enhanced rejection of induced noise use XLR cables with devices whenever needed.
  5. Protection: The most common danger while handling cables of all kinds is signal degradation; which may often be seen as sparkles. So as a protection measure avoid using long cables; this is more common while handling HDMI cables.
  6. Wireless Connectivity: While working with cables that transmit, receive, power or activate devices wirelessly; especially HDMI cables use the ones powered by RedMere Technology this helps to cover a distance of over 20 feet efficiently.
  7. Choose Wisely: As cable prices may vary depending on the purpose of their use often basic cabling options are economical over audiophile cables.
  8. Efficiency: Often the efficiency of devices rests on how effectively the cable supports the connection. So before an installation make sure you understand the polarity of cables are accurate for your devices.
  9. Management: Messy cables are not just a fire hazard; but often can create efficiency issues for devices. The best way to keep things organised is to use the right size cables and undo tangles whenever possible.
  10. Interference: Avoid running Analog audio cables close to AC power cables; to avoid interference which further impacts device signals. If you have them close to each other due to a specific arrangement make sure they are placed at right angles from each other this keeps manage interference.

Once you follow all the basic recommendations to consider while handling cables, listed above you will have a professional perspective. If you have any question or concern, please feel free to visit our web site PrimeCables for better solution.

Comment enlever les bulles d’air pour un protecteur d’écran?

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Protecteurs d’écran sont souvent utilisés pour les écrans d’ordinateurs, de jeux, téléphones et autres appareils électroniques. Il est spécialement conçu pour la protection et il ressemble à un film collant qui vous permettent de placer sur l’écran donc il doit être transparent. Parfois, les gens pourraient remarquer qu’il ya des bulles d’air sortant de l’écran après avoir placé le film de protection, bulles dans votre écran protecteur sont inesthétiques et visuellement gênant. Si vous êtes confrontés au problème tel, PAS DE PANIQUE! Avec un peu de patience et de conseils, votre problème sera finalement résolu une fois l’application des étapes suivantes.

Si vous n’avez pas encore appliqué le film protection :

  1. Éteignez votre appareil.
  2. Utilisez un chiffon microfibre ou collez des bandes de scotch sur votre écran pour enlever la poussière sur l’écran. (voir notre Monster® Ultimate Performance Screen Cleaning Kit)
  3. Appliquez votre protecteur d’écran dans la direction qui ont été fournis dans le manuel, la meilleure façon de le faire est d’utiliser votre permis de conduire ou carte de crédit pour lisser et faire sortir les bulles lentement que s’affiche à l’écran.

Si vous voulez ré-appliquer le protecteur d’ecran :

  1. Éteignez l’appareil.
  2. Utilisez le bord de votre permis de conduire ou carte de crédit pour appuyer sur les bulles. Ne pas appuyer trop fort si vous avez un écran LCD. Chauffez le film légèrement avec un séchoir à cheveux pour le ramollir, mais ne pas surchauffer le film ou l’appareil. Tenez la carte de crédit à un angle et de travailler à partir du centre vers les bords.
  3. Si la carte de crédit n’a pas suffisamment enlevé les bulles, vous devez nettoyer protection ecran. Remplissez un bol ou un plateau avec des parties égales d’alcool et de l’eau et ajouter une goutte de savon. Retirez le film et le plonger dans le bol. Tenez le film et secouez de l’excès de liquide. Réappliquez les étapes ci-dessus.
  4. Lissez le film fraîchement appliqué avec le permis de conduire ou la carte de créditet. Laissez sécher. Dans les trente minutes, la liquide va s’évaporer et votre protecteur devrait être nouvellement adhéré et à plat.

Avec plusieurs années d’expérience dans la vente de consommables par Internet et la confiance de plus de 100,000 clients. Pour vous, choisir https://www.phonegala.com/ , c’est la garantie de :

  • Les meilleurs prix du marché
  • Choix variés de produits de qualité
  • Livraison rapide de votre commande
  • Paiement sécurisé en ligne

 

Best Budget Networking Cable Connection Upgrades during Black Friday

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With the bustle of holidays around the corner, ensuring that your residential or commercial network connection is functioning at high capacity is a necessity. And with PrimeCables Black Friday sales offering affordable solutions, it is the perfect time to upgrade your network connections for current reliability and to keep relevant in the future.

With the network becoming more important than ever, performance, reliability, and security are priorities to keep your network upgraded. The need for higher speed is required by a demand for faster access to the server, where applications require more bandwidth through the cabling system. While Ethernet cables in general have undergone significant development over the years, there are current decisions to consider between what cable offers the best upgrade for your networking connection.

While the newest CAT6 and CAT7 cable options both deliver significantly greater performance, which one is best for updating your current and future residential or commercial network needs on a budget?

CAT6 Ethernet Cable

CAT6 utilizes an exceptionally thick plastic casing that helps further reduce the interference of crosstalk, through improved shielding and twisted cable design of an internal separator that isolates pairs from one another. The cross structure separates the 4 UTP’s, reducing crosstalk and return loss keeping nosing electromagnetic waves away, minimizing effects of interference while maximizing the stability of signal transition. The CAT6 cable offers great transmission speed up to 1GBPS, a performance up to 550MHz, and has a total capacity up to 10-Gigabit of Ethernet data. For those who would like to future-proof their residential or commercial network as much as possible on a budget, CAT6 is more than sufficient to significantly upgrade your network and remain relevant for the future.

CAT7 Ethernet Cable

If you are contemplating whether it is worth it to consider CAT7 cable, it does differ from preceding Ethernet cable standards for CAT6 in some ways. With a higher bandwidth, its suitable for installing in strong RFI and EMI environment. One of the greatest advantages of the CAT7 cable is the shielding of its twisted pairs, which significantly keeps signal and improves noise resistance. While being a more expensive option, CAT7 cable is considered the most durable and has a longer lifespan than CAT6. Investing a bit more in the CAT7 cable is improving an overall return on investment, and alternatively could the best choice for wiring with the future in mind.

For more information about CAT 7 networking cable, please feel free to check the follow:

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Take advantage of considerable savings on PrimeCables Black Friday sales event! Not only is it the perfect time to invest into much needed network upgrades on a budget, but the quality of your network will be thoroughly prepared going forward into busy holiday seasons and a bustling future. PrimeCables offers a lifetime warranty on their cable products, guaranteeing you benefit from the best quality cables for future years to come when performance, reliability, and security in a strong network connections is needed more then ever.  

Brand Story about Primecables – AKA Canadian Monoprice!

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 What is PrimeCables Brand Story about?

Welcome to our new Primecables blog, for the one who still do not know about our PrimeCables brand story, feel free to spend the following 2 minutes to read the complete story!

The establishment of the Primecables brand started with a true story that happened during the harsh winter of 2013, when one of our colleague- Andrew, accidentally had his cable destroyed by his beloved cat Zuzu. Considering his mobile phone was one of his essentials just like anybody else, he had no choice but to purchase a new cable as soon as possible to charge his phone for the next morning. With no doubt in mind, he stormed out in the middle of the freezing winter night just to get a charging cable, when he finally got his cable, he thought he was in luck, but this is just half of the story.

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Even though he managed to get the cable that he needed, because of the low quality or perhaps bad luck, the cable just didn’t work.  Eventually, he had no choice but to return to the store where he bought it to get a refund.  He wasn’t too happy about that.

Feeling so disappointed and frustrated because the bad customer experience, it led him to have an idea for promoting pet friendly high quality cables. Since the market was filled with cheap un-braded cables, the cable product team had to come out with a recognizable name for the customers to remember it, and this is how the name Primecables was chosen. Please believe us, it was based from a true story!

To define what Primecables actually mean to us, you can look up the word ‘’Prime’’ in Google dictionary to find out:

1) Of first importance; main, major, first
2) Of the best possible quality; excellent.
3) A state or time of greatest strength, vigor, or success in a person’s life.

What is Primecables and how do we differentiate us from other cable brands?

The name Primecables represents our original success principle: to provide higher quality standardized cables and accessories at the most competitive price possible, by being a retailer that sells a large quantity of custom cables as well as home theater, networking and studio cable accessories, we have profound knowledge on how to make the best cables possible to our customers.  By consistently improving our product quality with industry technology, we always stand behind our brand and work with our customers to ensure that Primecables is the ultimate and trouble-free website for people who need different types of cables.

We want to establish Primecables as the ultimate website which specializes in general cables, professional cables and related products. We are specialized on audio video cables as well as home theatre, networking and studio accessories and with our fast shipping within Canada, we are confident to say that we are the most reliable online source for purchasing cables in Canada.

How are we  different compare to Monoprice cable: 

We offer huge varieties of Monoprice cables and we are one of the Monoprice distributors from Canada, the only differences that we have are our prices, shipping, and services. Since Primecables is base on Canada, we are able to provide you with our rocket speed shipping, customers no longer need to pay huge custom or shipping fee (Monoprice is from U.S.), and also, we charge Canadian dollar instead of US dollar, the currency will greatly help our Canadian customer to save much cost from ordering online.

Feel free to check some of our Monoprice brand items:

Monoprice TV wall mount
Monoprice CAT6 network cable
Monoprice lightning cable

Why are our cables stronger than others?

  • Our cables are pet chew resistant
  • Our cables can handle both high and cold temperature environments
  • Our nylon jacket protection give a significant protection against abrasion
  • Our nylon jacket protection cables are corrosion resistant
  • Our nylon jacket protection solve the problem with wire tangle
  • Our Primecables brand cables have a lifetime warranty

Last but not the least, if you have any question or concern about cables or related items, feel free to hashtag us at #AskPrimeCablesGuy on social media and we will reply you shortly !

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