This article provides a picture and short description of common cables used by office computers to help you set up your office workspace when receiving new equipment or returning to the office after an extended leave.
| USB | Universal Data transfer, power delivery. These USB cables are found on numerous peripheral devices. Although there are many different connectors, they all serve the same purpose: data transfer and power delivery. | 
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| USB Type A | Most common connector type of the above row. Used for data transfer. Commonly found on Laptops, Docks, and Monitors. Typically used to connect peripherals such as keyboards, mice, webcams, and external storage devices. Note: this cable can only be plugged into a USB port in 1 orientation; it is not reversible like USB C connectors. |  |
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| Ethernet | Internet/Network. Connecting your device to a local network and the greater internet in a single cable. This cable is used in place of WiFi and should be used in place of WiFi when possible. Note: there is a tab that must be depressed when unplugging the cable. |  |
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| 1/8" or 3.5mm | Audio. This is a simple audio connector that uses a "concentric barrel" design. This form-factor may be familiar to you due to its dominating presence in headphone design. |  |
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