One often overlooked consideration when choosing your PC monitor is the ports that come with it. The two primary standards are HDMI and DisplayPort, which offer different features and capabilities.

The easiest way to connect any new TV to a new soundbar or receiver is using a single HDMI cable and the Audio Return Channel feature. This lets simplifies the connection process and minimizes the ...

I have several streaming devices attached to my smart TV, meaning I have several remotes to control them. It was an inconvenience (especially as they all looked alike!). That was until I discovered ...

HDMI 2.0 is fine for streaming and 4K60; HDMI 2.1 is required for 4K120 gaming. If you game on PS5/Xbox Series X, use HDMI 2.1 (both consoles include a 2.1 cable). HDMI 2.1 improves audio (eARC, Dolby ...

Plugging in a PC or laptop can help bring your TV to the next level, but if you do that, there's no reason to use it in the eARC port. Like your streaming stick or console, there's no benefit to this ...

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Your devices may come with an HDMI cable, but it doesn't mean it's the best one for the job.