HDMI Archive

As technology advances, some things change while others remain the same. Take the humble video switch. Many of us grew up with switches for coaxial cable. TVs of the day used a single channel, either three or four, for all signals other than antenna or cable. If you had a VCR, an early game console, or other device, you’d need a switch to plug them …

Like most types of cable, HDMI has a limited range. Unlike most varieties commonly in use, it’s fairly short. The theoretical range of an ordinary HDMI cable is 50 feet, but that’s only theoretical. For one thing, the range for a 4K, 60Hz signal is much shorter. Not only that, but HDMI cables are finicky. They’re highly sensitive to interference, so their range is easily …

What’s the difference between one HDMI cable and another, really? As it turns out, quite a bit. That’s because cables and adapters have the potential to drag down your AV experience before it even reaches your screen. If you care at all about the quality of your video, then you’ve got to be wary anytime you extend or adapt your signal. When you’re lucky enough …

Rewarding things are often challenging. Going wireless is no different. Compared to running an HDMI cable over a great distance, running a wireless signal might seem like it’s easy by comparison. But there are almost always special challenges to running a proper wireless setup, especially if you want to avoid issues with your connectivity. Choosing a Great Wireless HDMI Transmitter/Receiver It’s pretty simple to choose …

When your television is mounted close to the wall, getting a regular HDMI cable to fit can be tough. It can even be impossible. Even if you get it to work, stress on the end of the cable can gradually wear it down until you need a replacement. Many people buy expensive HDMI cables only to have them ruined by the bending pressures placed on …