The Ultimate Guide to Cables & Connectors

Cable Chick's blogs contain useful guides, and tech info on all your favourite AV and computer cables, plus a useful guide for identifying what cable or adapter you need.

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If you're trying to identify what kind of cable, connector or adapter required for your device, our Ultimate Guide to Cables & Connectors is essential reading. We've laid out a visual reference for most video, audio and computer plugs + sockets, so you can visually identify the plug/socket you have, to work out the cable/adapter you need!

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Why USB & Firewire Can't Be Friends

Published 21st July, 2025 by Cable Chick

Published 21st July, 2025

$Why USB & Firewire Can\'t Be Friends$

Here at Cable Chick, there is a question we are asked perhaps more than any other. "Can I get a Firewire to USB Adapter?". It's a logical question right? They both transfer data, usually between an external device and a computer, so it makes sense this issue would be solved with a simple cable or adapter. But the truth is... you can't. Read More

Category: Essential Reading Tags: Essential Reading, Tech Guides, USB, Thunderbolt, Retro Tech, Firewire

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