But if you want to connect a computer to your TV (or you've got a new computer monitor), the options tend to be HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and sometimes old-school VGA. Each connection has its pros ...

HDMI is a mixed-signal, streaming technology, making it less optimal for PCs and more for consumer electronics, he said. Adapters are available to connect VGA monitors to laptops that have HDMI or ...