There’s no doubt about it: Taking the time to tidy up your cables is something every system builder and upgrader should do. Aside from the small additional effort it takes, there are no downsides ...

Two cables on a keyboard might seem pointless since typing still works with just one. Here's what the second cable powers and why it even exists.

HDMI to VGA Cables: these cables, on their own, will usually not do anything. You'd need something to convert the signal from analog to digital (or vice-versa), which the cable itself cannot do. "Fake ...

USB has been on our desktops and laptops since about 1997 or so, and since then it has been the mainstay of computer peripherals. No other connector is as useful for connecting mice, keyboards, ...

What's the opposite of wireless? Wiremore?

Tired of that rat's nest of computer cables snaking all around and under your desk? Head to the supply closet and pull out some big binder clips. Turns out they're ideal for reducing cord clutter. As ...

Computer cables often contain dangerous materials which are harmful to human health when they are incinerated. The plastic that coats the wires release dioxins, a form of pollution that can increase ...

Most people don’t think twice about picking up a phone charging cable and plugging it in. But one hacker’s project wants to change that and raise awareness of the dangers of potentially malicious ...

Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available, ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Over the past year or so, one of the biggest tech stories has been about one of the smallest things: ...

I absolutely love my two cats and the various foster kitties we get in our home. Still, there's no denying that they occasionally sabotage my workspace by stepping on my keyboard, chewing on my cables ...