{"id":2114,"date":"2026-05-12T18:08:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calicotek.com\/mect\/?p=2114"},"modified":"2026-05-23T10:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T14:39:43","slug":"video-ports-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/calicotek.com\/mect\/q-a\/2026\/video-ports-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Ports Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Video Outputs have been around for quite awhile. Getting into the legacy ports that don&#8217;t matter too much isn&#8217;t the topic of today&#8217;s post. This is to highlight more modern type cables.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Everyday ports you will see everyday<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIBRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAICRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">What it is:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> The most ubiquitous standard for modern electronics. It carries both high-definition video and multi-channel audio on a single cable.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Use Cases:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Televisions, gaming consoles (PS5, Xbox), Blu-ray players, and cable boxes.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAkQAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Variations:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Standard HDMI (Type A) is most common. Mini-HDMI (Type C) and Micro-HDMI (Type D) are used for tablets and cameras.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.galloptechgroup.com\/blog\/guide-to-the-commonly-used-monitor-display-ports\/\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meridianoutpost.com\/resources\/articles\/types-of-video-ports.php\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/glossary\/video-port\/?srsltid=AfmBOopxVntEQK1PLp5iGwqzUfvpvD-k9r8z1BneRlvIHpUEd8BR1-DM\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.ca\/en\/electronics\/support\/articles\/00281873\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anker.com\/ca-fr\/blogs\/cables\/what-is-hdmi\">5<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIChAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">2. DisplayPort<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDxAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACA8QAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">What it is:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> The premier standard for PC gaming and high-end workstations. It is designed to push massive resolutions and extremely high refresh rates.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACA8QAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Use Cases:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Desktop computer graphics cards and high-end monitors.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACA8QAw\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Variations:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Standard DisplayPort has a rectangular shape with one beveled corner. Mini DisplayPort (often found on older Macs and Microsoft Surface devices) performs the exact same function but takes up less physical space.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/glossary\/video-port\/?srsltid=AfmBOopxVntEQK1PLp5iGwqzUfvpvD-k9r8z1BneRlvIHpUEd8BR1-DM\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/kbdoc\/en-ed\/000143545\/video-cables-and-their-capabilities\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/premioinc.com\/blogs\/blog\/hdmi-vs-displayport-which-should-you-use-and-why\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galloptechgroup.com\/blog\/guide-to-the-commonly-used-monitor-display-ports\/\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dell.com\/support\/kbdoc\/en-us\/000133328\/identifying-the-correct-video-connectors-to-use-on-your-pc-to-prevent-a-no-video-issue\">5<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIEBAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">3. USB-C \/ Thunderbolt<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIExAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBMQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">What it is:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> A versatile port that transmits video, data, and power simultaneously. It utilizes &#8220;Alt Mode&#8221; (like DisplayPort over USB-C) to send video signals.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBMQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Use Cases:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Modern ultrabooks, tablets, and smartphone displays.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibuypower.com\/blog\/support\/what-are-computer-ports?srsltid=AfmBOorD5WrWFx08hQL99JlkJqEXYXOCbt-BMFKjXeJmagYTJ1uhjTpG\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/glossary\/video-port\/?srsltid=AfmBOopxVntEQK1PLp5iGwqzUfvpvD-k9r8z1BneRlvIHpUEd8BR1-DM\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anker.com\/blogs\/hubs-and-docks\/is-display-port-better-than-hdmi\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/uniaccessories.com\/blogs\/blog\/hdmi-displayport-or-usc-c-which-is-best-for-4k-video?srsltid=AfmBOoqufI2Jk4LT-hL2fjXfZ13nwzI4HUniCcSJAbt6J1nVcVEWbg99\">4<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/askfilo.com\/user-question-answers-smart-solutions\/can-you-explain-the-differences-between-hdmi-display-port-3432393536323935\">5<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFBAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">Legacy Video Ports (Still in circulation)<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIFRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">4. DVI (Digital Visual Interface)<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGBAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBgQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">What it is:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> A mid-2000s standard designed to bridge the gap between old analog signals and modern digital. It only transmits video.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBgQAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Use Cases:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Older flat-screen computer monitors.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span> [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.xenarc.com\/different-types-of-monitor-ports.html?srsltid=AfmBOopnd2LqOMyhCzXDX0sTRPFk0uYaJeFT2ODFE9f8wTqO-vgjp_Jv\">1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/glossary\/video-port\/?srsltid=AfmBOopxVntEQK1PLp5iGwqzUfvpvD-k9r8z1BneRlvIHpUEd8BR1-DM\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galloptechgroup.com\/blog\/guide-to-the-commonly-used-monitor-display-ports\/\">3<\/a>]<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<div class=\"AdPoic\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);\">5. VGA (Video Graphics Array)<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjCucmm0c-UAxW28MkDHXlsATcQi4wTegoIAggACAAIHRAA\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<ul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACB0QAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">What it is:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> An analog port introduced in 1987. Because it carries an analog signal, the image quality degrades rapidly over longer distances or higher resolutions. It only transmits video.<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/span><!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACB0QAg\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><span class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\"><strong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: Google Sans, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(230, 232, 240);\">Use Cases:<!--TgQPHd|[]--><\/strong> Old desktop computers, projectors, and retro hardware.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video Outputs have been around for quite awhile. Getting into the legacy ports that don&#8217;t matter too much isn&#8217;t the topic of today&#8217;s post. This is to highlight more modern type cables. Common Everyday ports you will see everyday 1. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) What it is: The most ubiquitous standard for modern electronics. 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