Right now, you can get a 6ft. Amazon Basics HDMI 2.1 cable for just $8.59, which is actually less than the cost of an older Amazon Basics 6ft. HDMI 1.4 cable.

If you have an iPhone 14 or older, the adapter must be a Lightning to HDMI or VGA one. You can also wirelessly connect your iPhone to a monitor using AirPlay or Google Cast.

Finally, look for a monitor with several port options, including USB-C and HDMI, plus some have extra features like the ability to charge your Qi-compatible smartphone wirelessly on its base.

If you own a computer that lacks an HDMI port but uses USB-C, such as a MacBook, a USB-C–to–HDMI adapter is a cheap option that will let you connect it to your TV.

Common input source names include “HDMI”, “VGA”, and “DisplayPort”. Once you have selected the correct input source, wait a few seconds for your computer’s display to appear on the ...

Working with audio Image used with permission by copyright holder HDMI supports audio, but routing audio from your computer to your TV can be a bigger task than routing video. The key is in the ...

For the purposes of this guide, we'll be assuming your monitor has at least one HDMI port, but otherwise, the advice herein should be fairly universal. So, here's how to use a computer monitor as ...

With that in mind, you might be interested in learning a bit more about the different kinds of HDMI cables that are out there and how to find the right one for your TV or computer monitor.

The 6-foot-long cable utilizes the native video capabilities of the USB-C ports on supported computers. It can drive a 4K HDMI monitor with resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz. The cable utilizes ...