Each year, computer cable adapters which will allow you to link a legacy interface to that new hotness you've just purchased. Best of all, they're pretty cheap too!
Common Computer Cable Adapters
With the bevy of new hardware releases occurring every year, cable adapters allow for an easy transition from old models to newer ones. Though phased out, older model hardware can still be entirely useful (for instance, Firewire external hard drives). Below are some examples of how old computer hardware can adapt to today's newest technology.
*CD/DVD ROM into one that will work with your old rig.
*keyboard inexplicably fails and your only recourse is equipment with PS/2 ports. Just plug it in and you're good to go.
Adapters for Other Devices
There are time when we're not just trying to make PC equipment work with our computer, but also need to make our computer work with other equipment entirely. These should help you out:
*Xbox players will never again feel awkward playing their favorite games on the PC.