HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) and USB (Universal Serial Bus) are the most popular interfaces in a modern, tech-savvy world. These two are the most important cables for any setup, usually used for connecting a device; however, their purpose is great to a great extent.

The VGA connector is crucial for connecting video devices like monitors and projectors. It features a 15-pin arrangement in three rows of five, which allows for the transmission of analog video signals.

A patch cable, patch cord or patch lead is an electrical or fiber-optic cable used to connect ("patch in") one electronic or optical device to another for signal routing. Devices of different types (e.g., a switch connected to a computer, or a switch to a router) are connected with patch cords.