Should you use the TV's HDMI eARC port for your soundbar and is it better than optical?

Modern TVs often include an eARC port -- a regular-looking HDMI port, but with support for advanced audio features. Is this ...
XDA Developers

HDMI eARC is the only audio port on your TV that matters, yet most people plug their soundbar into the wrong one

HDMI has been the predominant way to connect streaming devices and soundbars to TVs for decades. With HDMI ARC's introduction ...
SlashGear

4 Things You Didn't Know HDMI Ports Can Do

If you bought a mid-range or premium 4K TV in the last few years, there's a good chance your HDMI ports can do far more than just display a picture. Modern TVs are packed with hidden features designed ...

Here's What The HDMI ARC Port On Your Smart TV Is For

If you've purchased a new TV, you may have noticed the HDMI port reads HDMI ARC or eARC. Here's what that label means and how best to use it when setting up.
SlashGear

Why Some Laptops Don't Have HDMI Ports

When browsing some of the best laptops you can buy in 2026, it's a good idea to check whether the model has an HDMI port. More specifically, you're looking for an HDMI output that sends video and ...
Pocket-lint

If your TV has this specific HDMI port, don't leave it empty

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...
thenextweb.com

Here’s what to do if your TV doesn’t have enough HDMI ports

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Really, none of those are needed. Just get yourself a HDMI ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I stopped using my laptop’s HDMI port after realizing USB-C was more reliable

A USB-C dongle rerouted the display through a different GPU path and uncovered an elusive TV stability fault.
BGR

Here's Which HDMI Port You Should Use For Your Amazon Fire TV Stick

Streaming devices are an easy way to add entertainment apps like Netflix and HBO Max to a non-smart TV. And if you've been thinking about buying an Amazon Fire Stick for this purpose, know that prices ...
digitaltrends.com

HDMI vs. DisplayPort

Graphics cards often sport both HDMI and DisplayPort connectors. This Nvidia RTX 2060 has one and three, respectively. Riley Young/Digital Trends DisplayPort and HDMI are two of the most popular port ...

Anker 160W Prime Docking Station Is Back at Its Lowest Price, Putting 14 Ports and Dual 4K HDMI on Your Desk for Nearly 40% Less

A good docking station can change that. Plus it’ll let you connect you laptop to an array of peripherals such as additional ...
Pocket-lint

Why I never skip cleaning my HDMI ports

Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...