Though it's a solution we've mentioned before in the course of troubleshooting various USB and FireWire device issues, it is oft-overlooked and bears repeating: bad cables can be to blame for ...

Of all the designs and inventions Apple patents and trademarks every week, some are really interesting and provide good indication of things to come in Macs and iOS devices. Whilst we’ve recently seen ...

Seagate have announced their third-generation of portable hard-drives, the Seagate GoFlex Storage System, which debuts a system of interchangeable connection adapters that can be used to turn a ...

How far can I extend DVI, Firewire, and USB (for 2.0)cables, before it becomes an issue? The DVI of course for TFT screens, and the Firewire/USB for an external DVD/CDRW drive.<br><br>I was watching ...

A new interconnect technology called Light Peak is being developed by Apple as a potential replacement for FireWire, USB and traditional monitor cables. Engadget reports that Apple brought the ...

FireWire Depot LLC has announced the release of new FireWire 800 cables, bridgeboards, and a new FireWire 400/USB 2.0 combo enclosure as well. The new FireWire 800 cables include new 9 pin to 9 pin ...

Intel has finally launched its new peripheral interconnect technology—formerly codenamed “Light Peak”—now branded “Thunderbolt.” Developed in cooperation with Apple, which introduced Thunderbolt on ...

Apple Computer has almost single-handedly succeeded in turning USB into an accepted interface standard. Sony, Apple, and others are currently making FireWire into the industry standard for multimedia.

FireWire is a transfer protocol designed to accommodate the large file sizes of digital video. If your work computer only features a USB port and your camera only has FireWire, you can still download ...

FireWire is outdated enough that you can safely toss any old cables still sitting around. Most people hold onto old cables longer than they need to, just in case something comes up where they need ...

While Apple Computer was happy to take home an Emmy for its FireWire technology, the company must be even more pleased that the high-speed connection is moving closer to a bigger goal--becoming ...

FireWire is still Apple Computer's baby, but the proud parent is cutting the cord. With the latest crop of iPods, Apple is no longer including a FireWire cable in the box. The music players will still ...