If you're buying a new TV, the PlayStation 5 or an Xbox Series X/S, you might be wondering if you need new HDMI cables. There is, in fact, a new standard called HDMI 2.1, and included with that new ...
Braided cables aren't indestructible, but they'll hold up to more hazards than your run-of-the-mill cable. They don't cost ...
From old-school systems to modern electronics, there is a wide range of devices that do not require an HDMI cable for ...
A few months ago, I wrote the provocatively titled "Why all HDMI cables are the same." There was a ruckus. Which I expected. But the post also generated some great questions. Which I hadn't. So let's ...
You may notice that your TV has an HDMI eARC port rather than an ARC port. This means your TV is newer and offers ...
Not long ago, good advice for selecting an HDMI cable was pretty simple: get an HDMI cable. Nowadays? Not so much. Whether you’re just about to set up a next-generation game console or building a big ...
If you’re looking to connect your PC or console to a TV or gaming monitor, there’s a good chance you have multiple options and even more cables. HDMI and DisplayPort cables both allow you to transfer ...
Eli is a freelance journalist who lives in Detroit, MI. He got his start in journalism covering video games and sports for Heavy before branching out into greater esports coverage at Dexerto. He also ...
One HDMI cable is as good as another, right? Wrong. The old saying “an HDMI cable will either work or it won’t, because digital is all or nothing” is a myth. A poor-quality HDMI cable can deliver a ...
Apple accessories are big business, and the Apple TV is no different. Apple has teamed up with XtremeMac to help you get your Apple TV connected, and they seem to have every option covered: HDMI, ...
HDMI is pretty much the global standard in A/V connection these days, but that doesn't mean it's a perfect solution for ...
I have a VIZIO TV and an HDMI capable cheap-o Phillips DVD player connected to it with a 2' generic HDMI cable. About a week or two ago, the DVD player started acting up. Video and audio would fail in ...