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How to tell if you're using the wrong HDMI cable

HDMI is backward compatible, so there's never an issue with using a newer cable with an older system, but the reverse isn't ...

Is your TV blurry? This one HDMI setting might fix it

If you're having trouble with blurry information when hooking up your PC to the TV, there's an easy HDMI setting that is the ...

Samsung Music Studio Wi-Fi speakers will support voice assistants

There's barely a mention in Samsung's press kit, but booth attendants assured us Music Studio 5 & 7 speakers support Alexa, ...

4 Things You Didn't Know USB-C Could Power

Plugging in a laptop or phone with USB-C is a no-brainer, but there are loads of other unexpected devices you can also use ...
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Anker Thunderbolt 5 docking station in the test

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station brings 14 ports and Thunderbolt 5 power to modern Macs and PCs. But how does the compact ...

Your Sound System Is Probably Plugged Into The Wrong HDMI Port — Here's Why

You’re missing out if you’re plugging your sound system into the wrong HDMI port. Learn what ARC, eARC, and HDMI-CEC are to ...

I used 8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from my TV - and most are free

If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...

Don't make these HDMI mistakes: 8 ways to get the best performance from your TV (most are free)

Your TV setup may not be fully optimized. Take my advice on HDMI ports to unlock better performance in just seconds.