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The Different Types of HDMI Connectors

VIKAS DAYAL, May 14, 2020

HDMI vs. DisplayPort Cables: What’s the Difference?

HDMI and DisplayPort cables carry digitized video signals between devices, but they’re not identical. Learn the difference between HDMI and DisplayPort.

VIKAS DAYAL, April 24, 2020

Signs and Symptoms of a Bad HDMI Cable

HDMI cables connect DVD players and game consoles to high-definition monitors or TVs. Learn about issues that indicate your HDMI cable has gone bad.

VIKAS DAYAL, February 04, 2020

Advantages of Using HDMI Over VGA

As high-definition video improves, cables evolve. Because of this, older format cables become obsolete. Consider the advantages of HDMI over VGA cabling.

VIKAS DAYAL, January 16, 2020

Datacomm Cables: A Unique Solution for Value-Added Resellers VARs and Other Solution Providers

Since 2001, Datacomm Cables (Cables.com) has been a single source for VARs, other resellers and solution providers for IT Cables and Accessories to support Servers/Racks, Storage Devices, Networking Products and Endpoint Devices.

Vikas Dayal, April 30, 2018

Year-End Purchases - Cables, Accessories and More for VARs and Other Professional Integrators

At the end of a calendar year, many Value-Added Resellers (VARs) and other professional integration and installation companies receive requests from clients to make urgent, final week purchases of IT equipment and accessories for budgetary reasons.

Vikas Dayal, December 18, 2017

What you need to know about the HDMI 2.0

There has been a recent move towards the new HDMI 2.0 standard, bringing with it many changes and improvements to the HDMI specification, but there are a few questions that should be answered: what exactly has changed since the specification for HDMI 1.4, and what do these changes mean for the end user?

Vikas Dayal, August 03, 2017

How to Convert the Signal from Your Laptop to View on an HDTV

If you need to convert the signal from your laptop or PC to adapt to your display, you can either go from an analog to digital, or the other way around. Keep in mind that the $2 cables you see on the internet do not work - you cannot convert an analog to digital signal for that price! We have tried those cables, and they end up collecting dust in our lost and found drawer!

Vikas Dayal, September 21, 2016

HDMI, High Speed and Mini Cables with Ethernet!

Cables.com offers a wide variety of HDMI and HDMI accessories including HDMI splitters, HDMI converters, HDMI adapters, HDMI switches, HDMI wall plates, HDMI extenders for HDTV, and much more!

Vikas Dayal, February 26, 2013