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Latest18 September 20266 min read
Console vs PC Gaming: What Actually Changes About Your Cable Setup
The console vs PC debate rages on, but the cable question underneath it has a real answer. Here's what actually changes depending on which side you're on.
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12 September 20265 min readNot Getting Full Resolution? Your Cable Might Not Be the ProblemBought a new HDMI cable and still not getting the resolution or refresh rate you expected? The AVR or switch in the middle of your setup is often the real limit.Read post →
2 September 20265 min readHDMI 2.1 vs 2.0: What Actually ChangedHDMI 2.1 gets marketed as a full upgrade over 2.0, but most of what changed only matters for specific setups. Here's what's actually different, and whether you need it.Read post →
24 August 20264 min readGold-Plated Connectors: Does It Actually Matter, or Is It Marketing?Gold-plated HDMI and DisplayPort connectors show up on nearly every cable box. Here's what the plating is actually doing, and when it genuinely matters.Read post →
7 August 20265 min readDoes Cable Length Affect 8K & 4K 120Hz Signal Quality?Longer HDMI and DisplayPort runs are more likely to drop frames, flicker, or fail to hit full resolution. Here's the actual reason why, and how to pick the right length.Read post →
26 July 20266 min readDisplayPort 2.1 vs HDMI 2.1 | Which One Do You Actually Need?DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) and HDMI 2.1 both promise 8K and high refresh rates, but they're not interchangeable. Here's how to pick the right one for your setup.Read post →
14 July 20265 min readHDMI 2.2 and Ultra96 Explained: What's Real and What's MarketingHDMI 2.2 is real and finalised, but almost nothing claiming it right now is genuinely certified. Here's what Ultra96 actually means and how to spot a misleading listing.Read post →
1 July 20265 min readHow to Verify Your HDMI Cable Is Genuinely CertifiedNo QR code, no hologram, plain packaging, how do you know if an HDMI cable is actually what the listing claims? Here's what genuine certification looks like.Read post →