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Myth Busting

23 posts
  • Myth Busting

Why Shielding Choices Depend on the Environment, Not Hype

environment influences shielding decisions
Ineffective shielding results from ignoring environmental factors, so understanding your specific setting is crucial to choosing the right protection for safety and effectiveness.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • July 10, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

What People Get Wrong About Fast Ethernet Upgrades

misunderstandings about ethernet upgrades
Fast Ethernet upgrades often seem simple, but overlooked details can cause costly faults—discover what you might be missing before it’s too late.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • May 25, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Why Cat8 Is Not the Default Choice for Every Fast Network

not all networks require cat8
No need to overspend on Cat8 cables for most fast networks when cheaper, simpler options often provide similar performance and easier installation.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • April 17, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

How to Decide When Shielded Cable Is Worth the Extra Cost

when shielding is necessary
Shielded cable may be worth the extra cost when electromagnetic interference threatens signal integrity, but understanding your environment is key to making the right choice.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • March 27, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: Cat5e Is Obsolete and Unusable

cat5e is still functional
Prematurely dismissing Cat5e cables overlooks their current capabilities and standards, leaving many unaware of when they might still be the right choice.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: Low-Smoke Zero Halogen Cables Are Too Expensive

low smoke halogen free cost
Perhaps the perceived high cost of low-smoke zero halogen cables overlooks their true long-term savings and safety benefits.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: Plenum and Riser Cables Are Interchangeable

plenum and riser cables
Learn why assuming plenum and riser cables are interchangeable can compromise safety and compliance, and discover what truly sets them apart.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: You Don’T Need to Label Cables

labeling cables is unnecessary
An assumption that cable labeling is unnecessary may seem valid initially, but the real costs of avoiding it could surprise you.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 2, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: Homemade Cables Are Just as Good as Professional Ones

homemade cables equal professional
Fearing that homemade cables suffice overlooks crucial differences; discover why professional cables often outperform DIY solutions and what you might be risking.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 1, 2026
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  • Myth Busting

Myth: Fiber Optics Is Always Faster Than Copper

fiber isn t always faster
Discover why fiber optics isn’t always faster than copper and what factors truly influence internet speed.
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • January 1, 2026
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ReFrame – The EPaper Camera
  • Hardware

ReFrame – The EPaper Camera

ReFrame introduces the E-Paper Camera, a device combining e-paper display technology…
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • July 29, 2026
Show HN: XY – A Fast, Composable, GPU-accelerated Interactive Plotting Library
  • Applications

Show HN: XY – A Fast, Composable, GPU-accelerated Interactive Plotting Library

A new plotting library called XY offers fast, composable, GPU-accelerated interactive…
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • July 29, 2026
How Do I Profile eBPF Code?
  • Advanced Networking

How Do I Profile eBPF Code?

Learn the confirmed methods and tools for profiling eBPF code, including best practices…
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • July 29, 2026
DMARC Has Been Public Since 2012 But Most Company Domains Still Don't Enforce It
  • Security

DMARC Has Been Public Since 2012 But Most Company Domains Still Don’t Enforce It

Despite being publicly available since 2012, over 80% of company domains still do not…
  • Cables and Networks Team
  • July 29, 2026
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