Q What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital? BRIAN JOHNSON ...

I've been looking for an answer to this for 2 weeks and couldn't find anything, so I thought I'd ask here... I recently upgraded from a Tivo Series 2 to a Tivo Premiere (loving the un-converted ...

Connecting your PC to a home audio system using the S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) port is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance your audio experience. Here’s a detailed ...

Monoprice Component & S/PDIF Digital Coax/Optical Toslink Audio to HDMI Converter does what it says. While it isn't without its quirks, it does work. Mostly. Monoprice has a singular reputation in the ...

Optical cable, which was the digital audio transfer method of choice for decades, is starting to die out as Toslink is replaced by HDMI. Through the '90s and 2000s, the optical cable was near ...

I'm shopping for a new TV for my Mom. Most current models do not feature analog RCA audio out ports any more. Sheesh, I can't keep up. I just recently got her a new mini-stereo which is perfect for ...

When in a business meeting, disable your audio out option if you want to be absolutely certain that your MacBook won't make noise. A MacBook does not have separate functions for analog and digital ...