Somehow, you can meticulously connect each cable from your PC to your various gadgets and peripherals, carefully ensuring that they don’t twist or overlap, and yet within minutes the back of your PC ...

Ethernet ports are usually just relegated to connecting computers to routers to facilitate an internet connection, but they're capable of much more than that.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether building a new computer from scratch or setting up your triple-monitor gaming rig, keeping your cables neat and tidy will help your ...

The chipmaker wants to replace today's hodge-podge of copper cables with a single type of optical connection--and hopes standardization will help it catch on. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from ...

Internal cable management is the most frustrating part of building a desktop PC. Wait, that’s not right — the most frustrating part is making sure all your parts are compatible. Okay, that’s not right ...

Is the Spaghetti Monster hiding in your PC?

Tired of that rat's nest of computer cables snaking all around and under your desk? Head to the supply closet and pull out some big binder clips. Turns out they're ideal for reducing cord clutter. As ...

Two cables on a keyboard might seem pointless since typing still works with just one. Here's what the second cable powers and why it even exists.