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scosche strikeLINE USB-C to 3.5mm/USB-C Audio Adapter, Male to Female/Female, Black (CAAP-SP)~#|#~7310EFAD-4B3C-44C3-B36F8CA1D936D7B0_sc7scosche strikeLINE USB-C to 3.5mm/USB-C Audio Adapter, Male to Female/Female, Black (CAAP-SP)~#|#~ABDE6EED-DAF8-47C7-8EE32109F44B1E1F_sc7
Item: 24398892
Model: CAAP-SP
Price is $27.29
Delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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StarTech USB 3.0 To HDMI External Multi Monitor Video Graphics Adapter For Mac & PC, BlackStarTech USB 3.0 To HDMI External Multi Monitor Video Graphics Adapter For Mac & PC, Black
Item: IM1XU7569
Model: USB32HDPRO
Price is $110.84
Free delivery by Fri, May 02
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Tripp Lite USB-2.0 to RJ45 Ethernet NIC Adapter, Male to Female, Black (U236-000-R)
Item: 2452880
Model: U236-000-R
Price is $28.89
Delivery by Wed, May 07
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StarTech 10' USB-A to RS-232 Serial Adapter Cable, Male to Male, Black, 'DI Chip, COM Retention (1P10FFCN-USB-SERIAL)~#|#~BDE14626-9D85-4BD6-8BF2086A63F2948E_sc7StarTech 10' USB-A to RS-232 Serial Adapter Cable, Male to Male, Black, 'DI Chip, COM Retention (1P10FFCN-USB-SERIAL)~#|#~5494582F-2737-4CD9-8E3E822F7ED7FA5E_sc7
Item: IM1JM9397
Model: 1P10FFCN-USB-SERIAL
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Price is $60.66
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, Male to Female, White (MMEL2AM/A)~#|#~sp100977752_sc7Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, Male to Female, White (MMEL2AM/A)~#|#~sp100977751_sc7
Item: 24458111
Model: MMEL2AM/A
Price is $49.00
Free delivery by Thu, May 08
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Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter, Male to Female, Black (INC001btBK)~#|#~sp147608254_sc7Belkin USB-C to Ethernet + Charge Adapter, Male to Female, Black (INC001btBK)~#|#~sp147608253_sc7
Item: 24508915
Model: INC001BTBK
Price is $34.95
Delivery by Fri, May 02
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Apple Lightning to USB-A/USB-C Adapter, Male to Female, White (MX5J3AM/A)~#|#~B3B6C5BB-B4FF-449B-950604987723C45A_sc7Apple Lightning to USB-A/USB-C Adapter, Male to Female, White (MX5J3AM/A)~#|#~13B4AB88-AB3E-4BE6-8F5D6F469EF2B3FF_sc7
Apple Lightning to USB-A/USB-C Adapter, Male to Female, White (MX5J3AM/A) is New at Staples
Item: IM1KY2226
Model: MX5J3AM/A
Price is $45.00
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Apple Lightning to HDMI Adapter for iPhones/iPad/iPod with Lightning Connector, White (MD826AM/A)~#|#~sp42717622_sc7Apple Lightning to HDMI Adapter for iPhones/iPad/iPod with Lightning Connector, White (MD826AM/A)~#|#~sp42717620_sc7
Item: 164117
Model: MD826AM/A
Price is $49.49
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech USB-C to HDMI Multi Monitor Splitter, Thunderbolt 3 Compatible, 2-Port MST Hub (MSTCDP122HD)~#|#~m006080834_sc7
Item: IM18Q7825
Model: MSTCDP122HD
No reviews yet
Price is $93.99
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter (MUQX3AM/A)~#|#~42D40612-3860-40A3-BDF2C56E83813E15_sc7Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter (MUQX3AM/A)~#|#~E9297D18-8B18-463E-9B7DDEB18E9829A2_sc7
Item: IM1HL7859
Model: MUQX3AM/A
No reviews yet
Price is $30.19
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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Staples TECH USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Female to Male, White (ST62369)~#|#~843F4EA0-FCD4-459A-8EBF8890CF976C5F_sc7Staples TECH USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Female to Male, White (ST62369)~#|#~3FF13DB2-4062-45D5-922BCDD595B8F034_sc7
Item: 24589284
Model: ST62369
No reviews yet
Price is $12.29
Delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Belkin RockStar USB-C to USB-C Audio Adapter, White (F7U081btWH)~#|#~16BA8223-CB73-46F8-89DF5F1AB2C12ED2_sc7Belkin RockStar USB-C to USB-C Audio Adapter, White (F7U081btWH)~#|#~975D1626-6CA4-4EA7-87E53D5CB47CCCBC_sc7
Item: 24590411
Model: F7U081BTWH
Price is $36.79
Free delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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DisplayPort to HDMI VGA Adapter - DP 1.2 HBR2 to HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz or VGA Monitor Converter - Digital Video Display Adapter~#|#~sp131140876_sc7DisplayPort to HDMI VGA Adapter - DP 1.2 HBR2 to HDMI 2.0 4K 60Hz or VGA Monitor Converter - Digital Video Display Adapter~#|#~sp131140875_sc7
Item: IM17FZ927
Model: DP2VGAHD20
Price is $41.32
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech.com® MSTCDP122DP USB-C to DisplayPort Male/Female Multi-Monitor Splitter, Black
Item: IM14T2612
Model: MSTCDP122DP
Price is $92.26
Free delivery by Fri, May 02
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Anker 310 USB-C to HDMI Adapter, Male to Female, Gray (A8312HA1-1)~#|#~04B54B17-BE93-4630-8FD0BBB8B050D144_sc7
Item: IM1JR7172
Model: A8312HA1-1
No reviews yet
Price is $14.99
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech 10" DisplayPort To HDMI Video Adapter Converter (CN6207)StarTech 10" DisplayPort To HDMI Video Adapter Converter (CN6207)
Item: IM1CN6207
Model: DP2HDMI2
Price is $21.89
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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V7 HDMI to VGA Adapter, Male to Female, Black (CBLHDAVBLK-1E)~#|#~sp162709971_sc7
Item: IM15RT767
Model: CBLHDAVBLK-1E
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Price is $9.97
Delivery by Mon, May 05
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j5create HDMI toVGA Audio/Video Adapter, Male to Female, White (JDA213)~#|#~s1060779_sc7
Item: 2495912
Model: JDA213
Price is $34.99
Delivery by Wed, Apr 30
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Tripp Lite USB C to HDMI Video Adapter Converter, 4K x 2K, M/F, USB-C to HDMI, USB Type-C to HDMI, USB Type C to HDMI 6in~#|#~m006998151_sc7Tripp Lite USB C to HDMI Video Adapter Converter, 4K x 2K, M/F, USB-C to HDMI, USB Type-C to HDMI, USB Type C to HDMI 6in~#|#~m006851589_sc7
Item: IM19L0002
Model: U444-06N-HD4K6B
Price is $36.74
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech Mini DisplayPort to HDMI or VGA DisplayPort Adapter, Male to Female (MDP2HDVGA)StarTech Mini DisplayPort to HDMI or VGA DisplayPort Adapter, Male to Female (MDP2HDVGA)
Item: IM1YP3415
Model: MDP2HDVGA
Price is $37.08
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech 2.4" Slim USB 3.0 to HDMI External Multi Monitor Video Card Adapter,  Female to Male, Black (USB32HDES)~#|#~sp244286350_sc7StarTech 2.4" Slim USB 3.0 to HDMI External Multi Monitor Video Card Adapter,  Female to Male, Black (USB32HDES)~#|#~sp244286349_sc7
Item: IM1TW6114
Model: USB32HDES
Price is $46.29
Free delivery by Fri, May 02
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Tripp Lite DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (P136-001)Tripp Lite DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter (P136-001)
Item: IM17DY123
Model: P136-001
Price is $24.14
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech RJ45 to RJ45 Audio/Video Splitter, Female to Male, Gray (1106853)~#|#~m002258606_sc7StarTech RJ45 to RJ45 Audio/Video Splitter, Female to Male, Gray (1106853)~#|#~m002258605_sc7
Item: 2419444
Model: 1106853
Price is $15.89
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StarTech HDMI to RCA Converter Box (HD2VID2)~#|#~sp51897682_sc7StarTech HDMI to RCA Converter Box (HD2VID2)~#|#~sp51897742_sc7
Item: IM16KW269
Model: HD2VID2
No reviews yet
Price is $99.20
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Tripp Lite HDMI toDisplay Port Audio/Video Adapter, Female to Male (P136-000)~#|#~s0595991_sc7
Item: IM1Y97537
Model: P136-000
Price is $16.29
Delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech.com® MSTDP123HD DisplayPort to 3x HDMI Multi Stream Transport Hub, BlackStarTech.com® MSTDP123HD DisplayPort to 3x HDMI Multi Stream Transport Hub, Black
Item: IM13A0078
Model: MSTDP123HD
Price is $143.77
Free delivery by Thu, May 01
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StarTech HDMI to USB C Audio/Video Adapter, Male to Male, Gray/Black (CDP2HDMM4MH)~#|#~A82E113B-EB7A-4225-BE7C24537194068C_sc7StarTech HDMI to USB C Audio/Video Adapter, Male to Male, Gray/Black (CDP2HDMM4MH)~#|#~29A32170-35C5-4D39-8EBB378C5C17C18A_sc7
Item: IM19CY467
Model: CDP2HDMM4MH
No reviews yet
Price is $57.18
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StarTech DisplayPort to VGA Video Adapter Converter (DP2VGA2)~#|#~s0506860_sc7
Item: IM1DE3594
Model: DP2VGA2
Price is $24.89
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In our increasingly digital world, the potential to experience incompatibility among your growing ecosystem of electronic devices is more and more common. Cable adapters can be an ideal solution to use the devices you want without compromising on compatibility.

How Does An Adapter Cable Work?

Adapter cables make devices or interfaces compatible without impeding their original functionality. They ensure that devices with different ports can be connected and the digital signal can travel without distortion. An adapter cable can also be used with a cable coupler, which increases the cable’s reach by connecting two cables together. These are typically used with computer adapters.

What Is the Difference Between Cable Adapters and Cable Converters?

Though often referred to interchangeably, cable adapters and converters have several differences. Adapters are used to allow the transmission of data from one device to another without changing the form of the media passing through. Cable converters, on the other hand, transmit data and also change the host device signal type to the target device signal type, making the devices interoperable.

How Do You Connect Cable Adapters To Your Devices?

Cable adapters are surprisingly simple to use. After confirming your cable adapter is compatible with your desired electronic devices, all you need to do is connect your devices together using the proper cables. Depending on which specific adapter cable you are using, there may be supplemental steps involved to confirm your device is working properly. If you’re having trouble connecting your devices with your cable adapter, be sure to read the manual or seek out a troubleshooting guide.

What Are Cable Adapters Used For?

Most cable and computer adapters will be used for connecting audio, video, power, data or printing devices. They can salvage lost productivity when installing new devices or using competing brands and models that aren’t completely compatible with each other.

As technology advances, electronic adapter cables can help transition from old to new. For example, the Apple iPhone removed audio headphone jacks on newer models. This meant iPhone users must now use wireless headphones or use a headphone jack adapter to continue using headphones with their modern smartphones.

Commonly used cable adapters include USB to HDMI, USB-C to USB-A and HDMI to VGA. However, cable adapters are not one size fits all, so it is important to do your research to determine what kind of cable will be compatible with your device.