HDMI ARC is easy to ignore until your sound system acts up. Here's what that port is best used for, and why it matters for modern home theater gear.

I recently moved into a new house located in the heart of the Historic District of Sanford, Florida. Yes, I did say new. Unfortunately, I wasn't the one who built the house nor did I have any ...

The device is not the fault, it's the cable.

I actually experienced the exact same issue with my Windows 8 install on an ASRock CoreHT 252B Mini PC, which acts as my HTPC. Probably the same or similar as you, I'm outputting both video and audio ...

HDMI ports do more than connect cables. From audio routing to wireless displays, lesser-known HDMI gadgets can quietly expand ...

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 ...

This is an AV issue, but looks to be Mac-specific, so posting here rather than in the A/V Club. Sorry for the length, but I'm trying to supply all relevant info) Summary: I have an MBP connected via ...

Most HDMI issues are caused by cables, wrong input selection, or driver errorsTesting with another device helps identify ...

HDMI was marketed as an easy fix for improving the sound quality of your home theater experience. The reality is that HDMI ARC/eARC don’t always work as advertised. Understanding this dilemma, almost ...