HDMI 2.1 Vs USB-C Vs DisplayPort: Which Connection Is Better For Your Monitor?

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

HDMI and USB cables aren't as indestructible as you might think - and damage might already be done

HDMI quality and longevity is crucial to supporting your home entertainment setup.

I tested all my USB-C cables with this free Mac app instead of guessing each time I plugged one in

The open-source app WhatCable takes the guesswork out of cable speeds and functionality by letting you test your cables right ...
TechSpot

HDMI Cable Power removes the need for a separate power connector for active HDMI cables

TL;DR: Longer active HDMI cables usually have a micro USB or USB-C connector to supply power to the internal chipset used for signal boosting. These ports won't be needed anymore if you get a cable ...
PC World

Your USB-C cables aren’t broken. This $14 tester shows what’s really going on

Which USB-C cable can do what? It's often not that easy to find out. A clever cable tester helps to sort cables according to their capabilities - and thus bring order to the USB cable chaos. I have a ...
CNET

CES 2019: HDMI 2.1 TV connections finally arrive, cables will follow

CES 2019 marked the first time most of the world’s biggest TV makers introduced 8K TVs. And it’s good news that most will include the next-gen connection that will actually allow 8K TV shows, movies ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...