Wires. Cords. Cables. Coils. Lines. Connectors. Whatever you call 'em, you've probably got plenty of them running between various pieces of beloved hardware. In this wired, wired world of ours, we rely on various cables and connectors to get our technology working in sync, to provide us with internet, with data, with everything from a picture on a display to power. But how many of us really know what's going on in those twisted strands?
To that end, we present to you three common connection technologies - explained, unveiled, and detailed so that you're well versed with the inner workings of your interfaces.
Read on to get the goods on HDBaseT, USB 3.0 and Light Peak!