Published 26th June, 2024 by Cable Chick
Published 26th June, 2024
These days, a single monitor setup almost feels like a punishment. The experience of constantly expanding and minimising windows to perform a simple task knowing how easy it would be with a second monitor is frankly archaic. So this must be what Marty McFly felt like in 1955. Now unless you're a masochist, it might be time to introduce your display to a friend or two and experience how much better things can be.
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How To Guides Tags:
HDMI,
DisplayPort,
How To Guides,
Multi-Displays,
Signal Converters,
Adapters,
Essential Reading,
Tech Guides,
Buying Guide,
Mounts & Brackets,
Display Devices,
USB Type-C
Published 25th Nov, 2020 by Cable Chick
Published 25th Nov, 2020
Make the most of 4K content with our handy connectivity guide! It covers cables, switchers, splitters and all the major 4K content sources available today.
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Published 20th April, 2020 by Cable Chick
Published 20th April, 2020
Learn about USB Type-C Alt Modes like Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort, and what products you can find this feature on!
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Published 16th Oct, 2019 by Cable Chick
Published 16th Oct, 2019
Incorrectly made DisplayPort cables can cause boot issues on PCs. Find out why this was ever a problem and how correctly manufactured cables aren't affected.
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Published 26th Sept, 2019 by Cable Chick
Published 26th Sept, 2019
Does your PC monitor have both DisplayPort and HDMI sockets and you're having trouble choosing which one to use? The answer may surprise you.
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Published 17th July, 2019 by Cable Chick
Published 17th July, 2019
Thunderbolt® is an impressive technology, but it can be hard to fully understand. Read our blog on Thunderbolt, Mini-DisplayPort, and USB-C to learn how they all work.
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Published 29th March, 2016 by Cable Chick
Published 29th March, 2016
What is USB Type-C? How does it fit in with existing versions of USB? USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 are explained simply in our in-depth article on the latest reversible connector!
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Published 13th May, 2015 by Cable Chick
Published 13th May, 2015
Learn all about 4K Ultra HD in our easy-to-understand guide. We examine the promises and the pitfalls of this cutting-edge standard, plus a discussion on cabling!
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Published 2nd March, 2015 by Cable Chick
Published 2nd March, 2015
Hooked up the HDMI cable but can't get any sound? Follow our simple how-to guide! Also works for DisplayPort and Thunderbolt.
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Published 11th Nov, 2013 by Cable Chick
Published 11th Nov, 2013
Some cables can run twenty metres. Some top out at five. In this article, we examine the limitations on a variety of common formats, and what the pitfalls are to breaking through the length limit barrier.
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Published 29th Oct, 2013 by Cable Chick
Published 29th Oct, 2013
We hear the terms 'active' and 'passive' attributed to cables and equipment all the time. But what does it mean? Which one is better? Which one do you really need? We clarify the difference and explain how to choose between them.
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Category:
Technology Guides Tags:
HDMI,
DisplayPort,
AV Switches,
AV Signal Converters,
Active Devices,
Passive Devices,
Multi-Displays,
Adapters,
Full HD 1080p,
Essential Reading,
Video Conversion,
Tech Guides,
AV Splitters