When it comes to wired networks, you'll often hear people using "LAN cables" and "Ethernet cables" interchangeably, but are ...

Is that sleek, flat cable secretly killing your internet speed? We looked at the "twisted-pair" science to see which cable ...

Ethernet connections are the veteran workhorse of networking and connectivity. A beautiful web of copper and high-density polyethylene runs through the walls of our homes, apartments, and office ...

Welcome to another post in the series by Nick Locke, of Nicab Ltd, who has over 15 years experience in the electronics manufacturing industry specialising in interconnection cable assembly. This week ...

One of the primary drivers behind the growing adoption of Ethernet on the plant floor is the simple fact that everyone is familiar with it. But not all Ethernet is the same. There are some distinct ...

I finally took your advice and went completely wired on my home network using a bunch of Ethernet cables I had lying around. Some are Cat5, and others are Cat5e. Is there a difference? Is one faster ...

Banks, co-host of the Packet Pushers Podcast, has been managing networks for higher ed, government, financial services and tech organizations since 1995. When’s the last time you thought about the ...

The transmission medium is the physical vehicle that facilitates the transport of information. Guided transmission media use a solid medium (cable) for transmission. There are many cables, but the ...

When it comes to online gaming, every millisecond counts. A solid gaming chair, mechanical keyboard, and high-refresh-rate monitor all help, but an overlooked element of your gaming arsenal is the ...

The best Ethernet cables for the PS5 ensure a reliable connection that keeps gamers playing their favorite PS5 games without losing their internet connection. They are fast and run at a relatively ...