USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 are backwards compatible with each other. They have the same interface, and many of the same specifications. The only problems that you will run into, when using a USB 2.0 device on a machine with USB 1, will be problems with speed. USB 2.0 is up to 40 times faster [...]
If you ever find that your PCI card is acting funny, then try the card within a different PCI slot in your computer. It’s surprising how often this solves problems with funky cards.
We had a customer who was trying to connect several of his parallel devices to a new computer. Unfortunately it was unclear to him what the options were, so this is part of the response we sent, hopefully it will help others avoid the confusion.
Here are the options that we have for connecting parallel [...]
There are a few of our solutions that work with a standard printer, but not a multi function printer. Let me try to explain why
Some products, (USB to Parallel adapter, Auto Share switch etc.) are designed specifically to work with printers. They work with single function printers, but will not work [...]
I’ve had iPod since 2003 and have gone through several cases.
I started out with the iskin. The iskin I used (this was in 2003, I don’t know if they have revised the design) scratched the shiny chrome backing in a way that even icleaner chrome polish couldn’t fix. Plus, there was no protection [...]
The new iPod stuff is pretty cool, but I really think we need to expand our line to include different colors. I think it’s pretty cool that you can essentially make a boring white iPod another color by adding a silicone skin. Unfortunately, right now we just have white, but we will change this soon. [...]
I have had a lot of people ask me the difference between using FastLynx to transfer files between two computers and just transferring the files over a local network. Here are the basic differences:
1) Obviously transferring over a local network requires you to setup a network. If you don’t already have one or you don’t [...]
Many of our customers have asked about using a USB to Parallel adapter with parallel devices other than printers. Devices such as scanners, multifunction printers, zip drives, plotters, and security keys often have the same interface as our USB to Parallel Adapter. These devices are not compatible with USB to Parallel adapters. [...]
Lets assume that you have High speed internet. But the Modem that you got only has one wire coming out. You know that you can share a high speed connection, but there is a lot of networking hardware that all looks pretty much the same on the outside . How do [...]
The Sewell Direct Tech Blog is another way that we are trying to improve the customer experience with Sewell. Buying connectivity products can be confusing, so we have put together a team of engineers ready and willing to field tech support questions in this open forum. Also, we will offer tech tips and updates to [...]