There's another step after plugging in your cable.

Making sure you're using the right HDMI cable for your device can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be.

If your TV has HDMI 2.1 capability in only a few of its HDMI ports, you'll want to prioritize what you plug into it. Here are ...

The HDMI Licensing Administrator, the group that defines and licenses HDMI standards, has some confusing requirements around the HDMI 2.1 standard. The group did away with HDMI 2.0 in 2017, and ...

TV issues can stem from how you use the HDMI cable and ports or configure the settings — even small mistakes can have a ...

HDMI vs DisplayPort features differ for TVs and PCs with ARC and CEC on HDMI plus MST daisy-chaining on DisplayPort, shaping ...

Your HDMI 2.1 port is very valuable.

HDMI 2.1 isn’t particularly a new technology. We really started noticing it back in 2020, when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X were launched, as HDMI 2.1 is needed for 4K120 gameplay. Typically, ...

If you dabble in high-end 8K TV equipment or own one of the newest Xbox or PlayStation consoles, you might be familiar with HDMI 2.1. The latest version of the ubiquitous display spec adds variable ...

These HDMI 2.1 monitors will be the sweet spot when it comes to console and PC gaming. As the latest HDMI standard that brought us 4K gaming at 120Hz, an HDMI 2.1 is a worthy investment. It supports a ...

Dated technology caps the quality of all your connected entertainment devices.

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