There are mainly the following types of computer cables:

USB cable: Widely used for charging and data transmission, it is one of the most common types of cable. USB cables are mainly divided into USB 2.0 cables, USB 3.0 cables, USB Type-C cables and USB PowerLine cables according to different transmission speeds and uses. 1

HDMI cable: mainly used for high-definition video transmission, commonly used in TVS, computers and projectors and other equipment connection. HDMI cable supports simultaneous audio and video transmission, and is widely used in TVS, monitors, projectors, game consoles and other devices. 23

DP cable (DisplayPort) : It is also a high-definition video transmission interface, which is mostly used for professional display devices. The DP interface supports the transmission of high-resolution video and audio signals, gradually replacing some older connectivity standards. 23

Network cable: Cables used to connect network devices, such as routers, switches, and computers.

VGA cable: is an older connection standard that is still used on some older monitors and computer hosts. VGA cables are usually blue and are used to transmit analog video signals. 56

DVI cable: Used to transmit digital video signals, usually used to connect computer hosts to older digital displays. There are different variations of DVI lines, including DVI-A(analog), DVI-D(digital), and DVI-I(integrated analog and digital). 36

Type-C cable: is a USB standard connector that supports a variety of protocols, including Thunderbolt 3/4, USB 3.1/3.2, etc., and can be used to connect to a display and transfer data, video, and power.

Each cable has its specific application scenarios and advantages and disadvantages, and users should decide according to their own equipment and use needs.