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!

Blog Tag: 8K

Is This 0K? Using 8K for 4K (and why)

Published 27th Oct, 2025 by Cable Chick

Published 27th Oct, 2025

Anybody can sell you a 4K cable for a 4K screen, but you may actually need an 8K or 16K solution to get the best result. This guide clears up the confusion about K numbers so you can enjoy your tech properly. Read More

Category: Technology Guides Tags: HDMI, DisplayPort, UltraHD 4K x 2K, Tech Guides, Buying Guide, Televisions, Gaming, USB Type-C, Thunderbolt, 8K

Is 8K worth the hype?...

Published 28th August, 2023 by Cable Chick

Published 28th August, 2023

The relentless pursuit of the ultimate home entertainment experience has seen breathtaking evolutions in display technologies over recent years. It seems like only yesterday we were blown away by the clarity of HD video and now, just as we are considering the upgrade to 4K, a new contender has entered the ring. Read More

Category: Essential Reading Tags: Essential Reading, Tech Guides, Home Theatre, Buying Guide, Televisions, 8K

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