Flash drives, monitors, security keys, camera card readers. We plug things into our computers and other tech, without thinking about it. Because it’s usually not a big deal. Plug-and-Play means exactly that, and there’s nothing else to put thought or effort into. Unless, maybe, if you’re plugging in that particular cable very often. In and out and in again on a daily basis. Then we might want to think about using port savers.
Excessive use of a port can wear it out. That connection point can get wormy, loose or just break, after thousands of uses. And if the USB port on your laptop stops working, if the HDMI port on your projector gets glitchy, you’re looking at an expensive repair, or even a system replacement.
Think of a port saver as a sacrificial cable. Or an extension cord that doesn’t extend. You would plug it into the oft-used port, and when it’s time to connect your device, you connect to the port saver each time, instead. After thousands of ins-and-outs, the low-price port saver is the thing that erodes and dies, not your expensive computer or screen.
Some examples:
- An HDMI port saver, for monitors and projectors
- An ethernet port saver, usable with computers or video game consoles.
- A USB port saver, for any USB device
Any particular brand you would recommend and where is it available?
No, whatever you can find, for the cheapest price is all you should seek out. Amazon is a common place for these, but MicroCenter and eBay are other possibilities.
Is there a particular port saver that I can help you find? You’re welcome to email me the details of what you’re trying to connect/portsave, and I’ll shoot you a link for something to buy. jesse@bluescreencomputer.com