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. 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: Thunderbolt

Is This 0K? Using 8K for 4K (and why)
Published 27th Oct, 2025
Is This 0K? Using 8K for 4K (and why)
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
Why USB & Firewire Can't Be Friends
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
Definitive Guide to USB-C Alternate Modes
Published 20th April, 2020
Definitive Guide to USB-C Alternate Modes
Learn about USB Type-C Alt Modes like Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort, and what products you can find this feature on!   Read More
Working From Home During Covid-19
Published 6th April, 2020
Working From Home During Covid-19
Discover the easiest way to connect your laptop to one or more additional screens with our handy visual guide.   Read More
The Complete Guide to Thunderbolt & USB-C
Published 17th July, 2019
The Complete Guide to Thunderbolt & USB-C
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.   Read More
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