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With today’s $99 Apple TV, if you haven’t cut the cord on cable TV, you should
After purchasing Apple TV, it became clear that I no longer needed cable TV service...
10 old cables you should keep around (and 6 to toss)
It's easy to grow a collection of old wires and cables. But which ones should you toss and which are still useful? This gallery should help you decide.
5 easy ways to fix fraying cables
It's a fact of life. Cables break, usually at the worst times possible. However, these easy steps can breathe some extra life into your most commonly used cables.
12 Surprising Ways to Use Zip Ties
Originally intended to corral cables and wires, zip ties are probably not the first product that comes to mind when you need to fix a broken zipper or pack for a trip. But these toothy plastic or nylon strips can do much more than contain cords. Read on to discover why you should add zip ties to your DIY arsenal to help you with storage, gardening, and other household tasks.
What the Tech? The rising cost of cord cutting
The gap is getting narrower between streaming and cable or satellite.
The Cable Closet Contest: How Messy is your Cabling?
For those SpiceHeads who’ve been around for a while, this contest should bring back memories! But for those of you who are new or may have missed it, this is a contest where you...
How to Wire a Range Cord
How is a Built In Electric Range and Oven Wired? Wiring a Range with an Oven, 3Wire and 4Wire Options.
Cabling: You Get What You Pay For
As we become more and more dependent on our technology, it is important that we don’t forget the cabling that this runs on. We don’t see most cabling so we tend to forget that it exists yet it i…
When Should You Use Braided Cables?
As society grows more dependent on connected devices and machines, shielded cables will be crucial to maintaining up-time without disruption.
How to locate underground faults on cable?
A common approach to test cable and determine insulation integrity is to use a hi-pot test. In a hi-pot test, a dc voltage is applied for 5 to 15 min
Why Cable Is Upgrading Networks Now
This first story in a four-part series examines the evidence of a new cable network upgrade cycle taking place, and the reasons behind the industry's latest commitment to network investments.
3 Tips to Save Your C-Arm Cables
3 simple ways to keep your C-arm cables from being damaged.
Why don’t we have more cable and internet options?
Contrary to popular belief, the City of College Station does not limit local cable television or internet service options. So why doesn’t our community have more choices?
How to extend your Oculus Rift cables for about $20
Rifting with a room-scale setup often means you need a bit more cable length to avoid toppling your PC or getting your feet tangled.
Fiber vs. cable: What is the difference?
We break down the differences between fiber and cable, while highlighting their unique respective advantages.
What industries are making the most impact on cable designs?
In this web-exclusive article, we talk with manufacturers to learn what industries are having the most impact on cable designs.
Cable Testing 101: What is the Difference Between OM3 and OM4?
Installation tools for professionals who install and maintain critical network cabling infrastructure.
How to Make Annoying Cables & Cords Disappear From Sight
Absolutely no one likes seeing a sad pile of tangled wires in a corner.
Why Choose Fiber Optic Cables Over Copper Cables?
These are just a few of the reasons fiber optic cables offer advantages over traditional copper cabling.
Looking to Upgrade your Cable? Think Before Falling for this Scam
The Better Business Bureau warns scammers are posing as your cable company
