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MHL stands for Mobile High-Definition Link. It is an industry standard for Android smartphones that can be connected to display devices such as TVs, monitors, and projectors. Devices built with ports that are MHL-ready work a bit differently than the “standard” version of those same ports, enabling extra features and functionality.
Key Takeaways
- MHL stands for Mobile High-Definition Link.
- MHL was developed to connect compatible mobile devices to external displays.
- An HDMI MHL cable can be used for compatible smartphone-to-TV or display connections.
- MHL and HDMI are not the same technology.
- MHL supports digital audio and video on compatible devices.
- Certain MHL configurations can provide power to the connected mobile device.
- Not every smartphone supports MHL.
- A compatible-looking connector does not guarantee MHL compatibility.
- USB-C does not automatically mean that a device supports MHL.
- Always check the mobile device, display, cable, and adapter specifications before purchasing.
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Computer cables (data cables) are somewhat similar to audio and video cables. Instead of transmitting sound or images, they send data for your computer to use. This can be anything from sending over a Word document to streaming movies and TV shows. Technically Ethernet cables fall under this category, but Ethernet is such a broad topic it needed its own independent article. Common types of computer cables include:
Key Takeaways
- Computer data cables transfer information between computers, peripherals, networks, storage devices, displays, and other equipment.
- Common technologies include USB, Ethernet, serial, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, DVI, and VGA.
- The correct cable depends on the connector, standard, data rate, distance, and application.
- USB-C describes a connector type and does not automatically indicate a specific data speed or capability.
- Ethernet cables are designed primarily for wired networking.
- HDMI and DisplayPort are commonly used for digital
