Network Cables — Unseen Saviors of any IT Infrastructure
Some of the most vital pieces of equipment in operation in our homes and businesses today are some of the least visible. While most of us thankfully no longer have to live or work in areas where there are tons of cables stretched across the floor, these cables remain some of the most necessary pieces of technology we continue to depend on for all sorts of things. Cables are used for providing power to our devices, and for sharing information between the two devices. But as much as we take them for granted, they do require our attention. Ignoring them can actually be dangerous -- any damaged or frayed cords, particularly those that carry a charge, are serious fire hazards. In the year 2008 alone, an average of 53,600 homes…