Worry not, [Spencer Maroukis] has got you covered with the USB Sleuth Cable Tester! The cable tester is a beautiful black circular PCB, with USB ports of nearly every type on the edges.

Cable testers are handheld, benchtop, or floor-standing electronic devices that measure the electrical and physical properties of cabling. They are used to certify cabling to published standards, and ...

Ethernet cable testers are dime a dozen, but none of them are as elegant and multimeter-friendly as this tester from our Hackaday.io regular, [Bharbour]. An Ethernet cable has 8 wires, and the 9 ...

Cat5 and Cat6 Ethernet cables are both popular options for wired networking, but there are some important differences between them and reasons why you're probably better off picking the newer Cat6 ...

Also important is the isolation voltage. Isolation voltage represents the level of electrical isolation between the testing equipment and the device or cable being tested. A high value indicates low ...

Another way to get faster internet speeds is to avoid using your ISP's equipment -- only use the modem they provide. Renting ...

Whether you're after a decent budget cable for your modest set-up or your high-end system demands more investment and care, these RCA interconnects will make the most of your hi-fi's potential. Having ...

The best Lightning cables can fast charge a compatible iPhone and provide long-lasting use. While Apple has largely transitioned from Lightning to USB-C, Lightning cables will be needed for older ...