Ethernet cables have been in existence for decades now. We can probably not think of the Internet existing without them. Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA) standardized them. They are available in following shield formats: U/UTP - Unshielded cable, unshielded twisted pairs F/UTP - Foil shielded cable, unshielded twisted pairs U/FTP - Unshielded cable, foil shielded twisted pairs S/FTP - braided shielded cable, foil shielded twisted pairs Here in this article we are going to talk about types of Ethernet cables: CAT5 CAT6 Let's start with CAT5 and CAT5e Ethernet cables. We will explore Shielded cat5 and shielded cat5e...

Over the years, the internet has become the most important ways of transmitting information. Due to this there have been lots of advancements in industrial cabling. This evolution has become possible by keeping in mind the basic end user requirements. If you have the responsibility of installing the network cables, then you must be confident that you are using the right cable. And this type of confidence one can gain only when they know the difference between them. Having a handful of choices makes it difficult to communicate effectively. It also makes it difficult to figure out which is the best...

Travel adapters and converters are necessary while travelling internationally with electronic devices. However, voltage and outlet type vary from destination to destination and the differences between the various converters, transformers, and adapters can confuse even the most seasoned international travelers. This guide to travel adapters will help you determine which types you need for your next trip abroad: What is a travel adapter? Countries across the world use different outlets and exact configurations of these outlets vary by country. If you are traveling abroad, chances are high that you'll need an adapter to plug in your electronic devices. However, these travel...