We might live in an increasingly wireless world, but most of us still rely on cables to connect many of our devices – whether that’s to plug peripherals into our PCs, connect our routers to the internet or hook up a video connection to a monitor or TV. But what if the cable you have isn’t quite long enough for your needs? You could, of course, buy a whole new cable, but that would be a waste. Instead, you could save money by lengthening your existing connection with an extension cable.
But before you buy, you’ll need to make sure you’re getting the right extension cable for the job, taking into account any potential compatibility issues or other limitations.
USB
When you buy a USB device it usually comes with a
