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HDMI 2.1 connections are key for high-quality audio and video. 3.5mm offers basic audio; optical handles DTS/Dolby; eARC provides the highest quality sound. USB ports support charging, file access, ...

HDMI is the norm for a lot of devices these days, but there are times when you need something more than HDMI. Whether you need to connect to RCA or Optical (SPDIF) or even just headphones, an audio ...

Buying an HDMI cable should be simple—but some cables don’t perform as expected, while others don’t clearly indicate the HDMI specifications supported. If you don’t have time to dig into the details ...