Before we talk about the advanced level of troubleshooting, let’s get a few things straight. First, Make sure your HDMI cable is not at fault. You can try it with another computer or another TV.

These days, if you need to connect two devices via wire, you'll most likely use HDMI. This display protocol supports all sorts of device pairings. It lets you use your iPhone with an external display, ...

The easiest way to connect any new TV to a new soundbar or receiver is using a single HDMI cable and the Audio Return Channel feature. This lets simplifies the connection process and minimizes the ...

Just got the receiver delivered from Amazon, but I'm having a problem. I've got a Blu-Ray player going in to HDMI1, and HDMI out going to my HDTV. Pretty simple, right? But I've got no sound from my ...

Many monitors support audio over HDMI, and they also come with a speaker or an audio port to connect to an external speaker. These speakers show up as HDMI Playback devices. However, if they don’t, ...

I just upgraded my HTPC with a Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A motherboard, Core i3 4170 Haswell LGA 1150, 2 x 4GB Mushkin DDR3L 1600 RAM modules. Running a new copy of Windows 7 Pro (in order to use media ...

HDMI is the norm for a lot of devices these days, but there are times when you need something more than HDMI. Whether you need to connect to RCA or Optical (SPDIF) or even just headphones, an audio ...

Discover why using the correct HDMI ports on your 4K TV is crucial for optimal performance, including gaming and sound ...

The PlayStation 5 (PS5) is one of the most sought-after gaming consoles, but like any piece of tech, it has its share of issues. One of the most common problems is a malfunctioning HDMI port, which ...

HDMI looks simple from the outside. One plug. One port. A promise that video and audio will “just work.” In real life, HDMI choices affect picture quality, refresh rate, gaming features, cable routing ...