You can unlock your soundbar's true potential by ditching this outdated cable technology.

Pricier doesn’t always mean better.

I decided to write this article the first time I saw another writer say "HDMI is digital - it either works or it doesn't." Then I saw that statement get repeated over and over. The problem is that ...

To get audio from your TV to your soundbar or receiver you either need an HDMI cable or an optical cable. Both can work, but for certain types of audio you'll need an HDMI cable. Fortunately, both ...

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 ...

In December of 2024, the HDMI Forum teased the impending arrival of a new HDMI standard, to be revealed ahead of CES 2025. We were told that this new standard would support higher bandwidth and would ...

Most HDMI issues are caused by cables, wrong input selection, or driver errorsTesting with another device helps identify ...

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 ...

Charlie is a gaming writer and journalist who has been covering the video game industry for over a decade. He is also a regular contributor to various gaming magazines and websites, such as Game ...