In my misspent youth I found myself doing clinical rotations at a local hospital. My fellow students and I were the lowest of the low on the hospital pecking order, being the ones doing the bulk ...

Insulation displacement connectors (IDC) make a connection by slicing through the cable insulation. As its name implies, an IDC makes and maintains contact when the insulated conductor is forced ...

I used the waste pieces of ribbon cable from the last step in the process to do this. In the upper right you can see two ribbon cables which have IDC connectors hanging over the side. The top ...

Insulation displacement connectors (IDC) slice through the cable insulation to make a connection. Choices for termination method also include cage clamp, screw, tabs, and solder cups. With wire to ...

Chances are, your cable internet provider charges you a hefty modem-rental fee every month, a price that can increase on an annual basis. But if you buy your own modem, it should pay for itself in ...

As data volumes continue to explode the global “datasphere” – the total amount of data created, captured, replicated and ...

There are many options for cable management, including Velcro straps that wrap around your cords to keep them bundled, bins that you drop your cords into that keep them out of sight, or clips that ...

Here’s how it works. The best cable modems give you full control over your home network but they can also save you a ton of money over time. Just like when you upgrade to one of the best Wi-Fi ...

Cable and fiber connections are the best choices for speed and reliability, but which is better? Here's a look at what separates the two technologies. David Anders is a senior writer for CNET ...

The company took the second position by market share in the third quarter. Huawei trailed Apple in third place with 15.3% ...