| Computer cables and adapters allow you to | | | | monitor to your computer. |
| connect your computer either to a network or to | | | | Computer adapters |
| hardware. Several computer cables and adapters | | | | Computer adapters connect your computer to a |
| have emerged, but which one is right for your | | | | computer network. There are several types of |
| computer system? Read on to find out. | | | | computer networks available. There is the 1394 |
| Types of computer cables and adapters | | | | net adapter port that connects your computer |
| Computer networking cables connect your | | | | through a cable. This type of adapter provides |
| computer to a mother network. These tools are | | | | FireWire ports for digital devices. Another type of |
| most commonly used in offices to connect the | | | | adapter is the 1394 net adapter plug. A 1394 |
| computer to a single server. Apart from | | | | adapter connects to the computer directly. |
| networking cables, there are also USB, printer, | | | | Making the right choice |
| and monitor cables. These cables all perform | | | | In choosing the right computer cables and |
| different functions in your computer. The | | | | adapters, it is important to check for compatibility. |
| Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows for | | | | Do not just buy any cable or adapter - be sure |
| hardware devices to be connected to your | | | | that it is well-suited to your computer's, your |
| computer. USBs are best for plug-and-play | | | | laptop's, or your hardware's specifications. Also, |
| devices. Printer cables connect the printer to your | | | | for faster connections, choose only a 1394 net |
| cable. Without it, you cannot print documents and | | | | adapter that has a 800 Mbps transfer rate for |
| images. Finally, a monitor cable connects the | | | | better file transfers. |