Screen-sharing or screencasting technology has been with us for a very long time and not much has changed since the first time it was discovered, other than the speed and efficiency with which it operates. AirPlay is the epitome of screen-sharing technologies, offering one of the fastest experiences known to us. However, it’s nothing in…
Cables may be irritating, but they are an absolute necessity when it comes to listening to music. They make recording and listening to music a flawless experience, with little to no loss in detail. There are several cables in the market, which is often confusing for someone who cannot distinguish between analog and digital, let…
Just over half a decade ago Apple eliminated the headphone jack from iPhones and other manufacturers slowly followed suit. While some phones still have the headphone jack, most phones don’t and that has facilitated the thriving wireless earbud market. However, when I transitioned from a wired earphone to wireless earbuds, I found the volume was…
Everyone and their ancestors are familiar with Aux or auxiliary ports. While it has been missing from most phones for a while, it’s still available on most other devices capable of audio input or output. However, there’s also the optical input that’s common on consoles, AV receivers, computers, and soundbars. So, which one do you…
The key difference between wireless and wired speakers is the sound quality. Wireless speakers cannot compete with wired ones, generally in terms of audio clarity and depth. However, they have evolved a lot over the past couple of years, and now most homeowners prefer wireless soundbars to wired speakers. The pros and cons of wireless…
Cables are underrated in most setups. In most cases, people simply pick a random set or go with whatever the stock cables the shopkeeper hands them while making a purchase. The fact that these cables can be bought separately often begs the question — are we missing something? Do stock cables or cables, in general,…
I have a box for cables. It has all my balanced and unbalanced audio cables along with a bunch of HDMI cables. Some of the HDMI cables are very old and sometimes keep losing the signal. The video and audio keep dropping out. Sometimes it’s due to a faulty cable and sometimes it’s for some…
HDMI cables have been the norm for a while. However, the market is full of both ridiculously cheap and unfathomably expensive HDMI cables. There are also other options like DisplayPort cable. That got me wondering if the HDMI cable affects video and audio quality. When it comes to video and audio quality there is virtually…
Everything from my console and computer to the TV uses HDMI ports. When I search for HDMI cables on the internet there are options that cost anywhere from $10 to tens of thousands of dollars. The cables also come with different standards and versions. That got me wondering about the difference between these cables. While…
Wireless headsets have come a long way from the early days of signal interruptions, terrible lag, and disappointing mic quality. Despite the significant improvement in wireless technology I usually prefer a wired headset over a wireless headset. Like me, most gamers still prefer wired headsets, and for a good reason. Gamers use wired headphones since…
