8 HDMI tricks to get the best performance from your 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 ...

Does it matter which HDMI port you use on your TV? Short answer: Yes

Yes. Most TVs have three or four HDMI ports, with a typical layout that you can follow, but it's still a good idea to check your ports to ensure compatibility. For example, older Samsung models ...
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Is there an HDMI cable that does not include sound in the spec?

I tried to search through Google, but all the options pop-up as sound not working through HDMI. I have a case where I am connecting an AV adapter to a TV, but sound is not working for video ...
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Picture But No Sound? Sound But No Picture? Troubleshoot Your TV or Home Theater System Like a Boss

If you can’t get picture or sound from your TV or projector don’t despair. Here are some debugging tips from our resident home theater pro. Inevitably, one day you’ll go to turn your TV or A/V system ...
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Computer audio over HDMI into HDMI ARC input?

I've been trying to get my laptop to send audio over the HDMI output into the HDMI ARC input on a new amp. Didn't work with the 11yo v1.2 cable I'd been using but also doesn't work with the one ...

Can An HDMI Splitter Hurt Your TV's Picture Quality?

HDMI splitters can duplicate signals without quality loss, but factors like cable length and port version matter. Learn how ...