| 1. Also referred to as a cord, a
cable is two or wires that are covered in a plastic covering that connects a
computer to a
power source or to another device. The image to the right is an
example of what the power cord
may look like for your computer or monitor. This is just one
example of millions of other different types of cords and cables
you could find connected to your computer or inside your
computer. |
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There are two main types of computer cables, a data cable and a power
cable. A data cable is a cable that provides communication
between devices. For
example, the data cable that connects your
monitor to your computer and allows
your computer to display a picture on the monitor. A power cable is
a cable that powers a device. For example, the
power cord that connects to your computer or monitor to allow it to
turn on and work. 2. Cable can also refer to a cable
modem and/or a type of cable broadband
Internet connection provided by a local company such as the
phone or cable company. Cable offers a significant speed increase
in Internet performance when compared to a
computer modem and today is one of the
fastest and best types of broadband solutions.
Comcast is a widely used
cable Internet provider in the United States.
Also see: Broadband,
Cat 5, Coaxial cable, Dongle,
DSL,
Feeder cable, ISDN,
Network definitions, Ribbon cable, Smart cable
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