• WaxedWookie@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    You might think so, but that’s a common misconception with broadband - the red cables actually help the data flow faster.

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      1 year ago

      That is because they stop all other data in order to do so.

      Best is to use orange cables, which still allow everyone to send data, but at a greater speed than green.

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        1 year ago

        Here I was thinking orange was prone to stopping at any time… Does the shade make a difference? I love a good burnt sienna, but if high-vis will be the better option, I don’t want to compromise for the sake of aesthetics.