HDMI over IP: Connecting Your Source Devices to the Displays
Point-to-Point HDMI
We are familiar with HDMI cables. Mostly we do point-to-point connections to connect a desktop computer to a gaming display, or a Blu-ray player to a TV. This is pure HDMI transmission from one HDMI port to another via an HDMI cable.
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Things to Know Before Buying a KVM Switch for Macbook
Are you looking for a KVM switch for Macbook & PC? Read this before you pay your money.
KVM Switch: Key Things to Consider
When it comes to electronics and personal setup, compatibility & capability are always the utmost issues you shall consider. Or else, you may be wasting time getting a piece o...
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USB-A vs. USB-B vs. USB-C: What Are the Differences?
What is a USB port used for?
USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, is an industry standard for data communication within a limited distance. A USB port is a cable, connector, and protocols connection interface on computers, peripherals, and other electronic devices.
USB was originally designed for...
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Should I Use a Video Capture Card in My Game Live Streaming?
If you are a professional gamer and also live stream video games on social media platforms like Twitch and YouTube, you probably have heard about video capture cards. Basically, video capture cards are designed to directly record or stream your monitor in superior image quality without impactin...
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Remote Desktop Connection (RCD) or KVM Extender?
If you are looking for a solution to access your computer remotely, you may be interested in KVM extenders, or remote desktop services like Microsoft RDC (Remote Desktop Connection). Which is better? It depends. By learning the pros and cons, you can make a quick decision.
KVM extender & RDC
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KVM Switch vs. Docking Station: Which Shall I Choose?
The functionality of any one device or collection of peripherals can be increased by using both docking stations and KVM switches, which are tools made to handle different sorts of tasks. They make sure you have access to all the information, tools, ports, extras, and networks you nee...
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Ultrawide Monitor or Dual Monitor: Which Is Better?
For people who want a large amount of screen space for work or play, ultrawide monitor and dual monitor sets are fantastic options.
Even though they are useful to have, neither of these choices is ideal for everyone. Both dual monitors and ultrawide monitors have benefits and drawbacks, just as man...
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What’s DisplayPort MST and How to Connect Multiple Monitors with MST?
What’s MST?
Multi-Stream Transport (MST) is a technology introduced in DisplayPort that allows users to connect multiple monitors to a single video output. It was first released with the DP1.2 standard.
DisplayPort MST splits a single video signal into multiple streams and displays them inde...
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KVM Switch — How does It Work?
KVM switches are becoming more and more widely used in offices, data control centers, security surveillance, and personal work. It does facilitate our work. But do you know how a KVM switch works? What are the advantages of using a KVM switch? And where can we use KVM switches? This blog will h...
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Fiber Optic vs. Copper Cable, Which Shall I Choose?
What’s a fiber optic cable?
Optical fiber is a very thin strand of glass, almost thin like human hair, and it serves as a waveguide for light to transmit over a long distance.
This strand of glass is known as the “core” and is always wrapped in another layer of glass named &ldquo...
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USB-C vs. Thunderbolt: What’s the Difference?
Introduction
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the race to create faster, more efficient connectivity solutions is ongoing. USB-C and Thunderbolt must be the connection types you’re familiar with. These two interfaces have revolutionized the way we connect and transfer data between de...
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Get Onboard: An Ultimate Guide for KVM Switch Newbies
This article organizes some key information about the KVM switch and collects previous blogs on this topic. With this information, you shall be able to learn what’s a KVM switch and many of its’ basics you would love to know.
Table of Contents
What’s a KVM switch?
KVM switch o...
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Can I Use a USB Hub with a KVM Extender?
The answer to this question largely depends on the specific combination of the USB hub and KVM extender being used. Here are some key points to consider and these may help you decide or troubleshoot.
USB Hub Placement
If you are using a USB hub solely to expand the number of USB po...
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Power over Ethernet (PoE), What Does It Mean?
You may have noticed that some HDMI extenders are tagged with “PoE“ or “PoH”. They are short for Power over Ethernet and Power over HDBaseT accordingly. They both enable electric power along with data to be transferred from one end to another via one single Ethernet cable.
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How to Upgrade to 7.1 Surround Sound to Get an Immersive Home Theater Experience?
Are you looking for a way to take your home theater experience to the next level? Look no further than upgrading to a 7.1 surround sound system.
In this article, we’ll discuss what surround sound is, what 7.1 surround sound is, its benefits and drawbacks, and considerations for setting up a 7...
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USB Extenders vs. Passive Cables vs. Active Cables
Due to the limitation of the maximum length of the USB cable, we need to find a way to extend USB signal when the distance between devices is too far away. USB extenders, passive USB cables, and active USB cables all allow us to reach much longer distances without signal loss.
What are they? A...
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