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The HDMI connector is the standard interface for connecting modern audio-visual devices together. For most home theater equipment, you can use it to send almost any type of video and audio signal.   However, many people are confused about  HDMI connections , so this article looks at some common problems and explains them in more detail.   When should I use HDMI and what are the supported video and audio formats? In addition, there are several different cable standards - so which one should you look for? Read on to find the answers to all these questions and more. High Speed HDMI 2.1 Cable What is HDMI? HDMI is used to send video and audio signals between modern AV devices. You'll find this connector on many home technology products made in the past few years, including TVs, monitors, bar speakers, AV receivers, game consoles, projectors, and computers.   If the device needs to send or receive video and audio, then it will most likely have an HDMI port. HDMI supports ...

USB Type C   is one of the newest USB connector types and is rapidly gaining popularity. Part of the reason for this is its shape - it's symmetrical, unlike Micro-USB, but more importantly, it can handle large amounts of data. Many smartphones, tablets and even laptops and computers are now compatible with the USB-C standard, and not just because of the data. As a result, there are thousands of USB-C cables on the market.   USB-C data cables The term USB-C refers to the shape of the connector. USB-C is rectangular with rounded ends that look symmetrical. However, not every USB-C cable is the same. USB-C cables can have different speeds, which makes the matter a bit confusing.   USB 2.0: can handle data speeds of up to 480 Mbps USB 3.1 Gen 1: can handle speeds of up to 5 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2: can handle speeds of up to 10 Gbps Thunderbolt 4: can handle speeds up to 40 Gbps   In addition, USB-C cables can handle power. At a minimum, they must carry at least 20V at 3A, fo...

  First, some basics. The USB port you've known for about 20 years is the USB-A. The port is a rectangle, and if you're like me, it always takes at least two tries to get the cable face up. The other end of the connection may be USB-B (a square that plugs into a printer), Mini-USB (commonly used a few years ago to plug into digital cameras), Micro-USB (found in everything from wireless headphones to smartphones to electronic devices) -readers), or Apple-specific (like the current Lightning port on the iPhone).  USB Type-C , commonly abbreviated as USB-C, is the port that replaces all of these. The symmetrical connector with rounded ends sits on either end of the wire, and there's no "face up" or anything like that - it works either way.   But the real magic is that the new USB-C port is much more versatile. USB-C is no longer limited to about 12 watts of charging power, but can power devices up to 100 watts. The new data transfer rate speeds up the performance of ...

  USB-C Frequently Asked Questions What will I use USB-C for? As the world moves to  USB-C , it doesn’t mean you have to replace all your existing devices. Your new USB-C device (e.g. laptop) will still be compatible with all of your existing devices (smartphones, tablets, mice, printers, etc.), you just need the correct USB-C cable or adapter. Do you need USB-C? The presence (or lack thereof) of a USB-C port is increasingly becoming a consideration when buying a PC. If you buy a slim laptop, it will almost certainly have at least one USB-C port, which will automatically bring you into the ecosystem. If you prefer a desktop, then you’re sure to find those ports there as well, with at least one of them on the motherboard-side I/O panel, and probably more on high-end and gaming desktops. USB C To DisplayPort Adapter Aluminum Shell Some desktop and aftermarket PC cases also put one on the front panel. (However, desktop DIY types should be aware that USB-C ports on the front or to...