Cables

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

These adaptors convert DisplayPort connections into other types of digital interface such as HDMI, DVI and USB.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Make sure to check which versions of DisplayPort your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

DVI and VGA are older standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 1999 and 1987 respectively, both standards can only carry video, separate audio cables are required.

These adaptors convert DVI or VGA connections from one to the other or into other types of digital interface such as USB.

DVI and VGA are older standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 1999 and 1987 respectively, both standards can only carry video, separate audio cables are required.

While there's only a single standard of VGA cable, make sure to check which versions of DVI your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

Extension leads offer the flexibility of longer length cords or multiple sockets, or both. More importantly many contain surge protection technology to guard against power spikes that may damage connected devices.

PDUs or power distribution units are designed for rack environments where many devices are connected to a centralised power source protected by a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) and cable management is essential.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

These adaptors convert HDMI connections into other types of digital interface such as DisplayPort, DVI and USB.