How to Extend Monitor with One VGA Port

An extended desktop, not to be confused with a mirrored display, is when you make your laptop or desktop PC have its user interface desktop extend beyond one screen. This is a handy feature available in many Windows and Mac OS operating systems. You just need to adjust your screen settings in accordance with the number of monitors… Read More »

The Nitty-Gritty of the D-Sub vs. HDMI Debate

The comparison between HDMI and D-Sub are most relevant when it comes to monitoring connections. Many modern monitors come with D-sub (VGA) and HDMI inputs. Your graphics card, meanwhile, can have HDMI, DP, DVI-D, or DVI-I outputs. Should you err on the side of your graphics card and simply link up with the HDMI input for that HD… Read More »

Do Ethernet Splitters Reduce Speed or Not?

If you’re short on Ethernet ports and wish to transform an Ethernet cable into two connections, there are multiple ways to go about it. Ethernet splitting is actually the first thing in your mind in such a situation. However, some people out there claim there’s no such thing as an Ethernet splitter. Let this guide disambiguate what Ethernet… Read More »

A Guide on D-Sub vs. VGA

D-Sub vs VGA: Is it even a debate? Arguably, they’re the same thing. To be more specific, VGA is a video connection standard or A/V interface (more video than audio, to be honest) for PC monitors that make use of the 15-pin D-subminiature, D-Sub, D-SUB, or D-sub connector. To compare them is an act of disambiguating what they… Read More »

XLR vs. Jack: A Comparison Guide 101

The whole point of a sound system is to relish the enthralling experience of the audio, whether it’s music, a comedy album, or a podcast. Nothing wrecks the stereo vibe and the musicality of your room quite like a compromised sound system that has less-than-perfect sound quality. This is especially true if you’ve been hearing sound at high-fidelity… Read More »