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Why this ancient cable still connects to modern TVs with a simple adapter

DVI to HDMI adapters are a cheap and simple way to connect up old hardware, but don't expect miracles. If you've tinkered with monitors or graphics cards, you may have seen a chunky DVI connector.

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DVI‑to‑HDMI adapters offer a low‑cost way to link older equipment to modern TVs, though they cannot add features the source device lacks. The DVI connector is large, with a three‑row pin grid and screws, making it look like an antiquated relic compared with today’s slimmer HDMI plugs. Because of its size, DVI ports have become rare on contemporary consumer devices. The Digital Visual Interface was first introduced in Apple’s Cinema Display in 1999 and served as the industry standard for several years before HDMI and DisplayPort displaced it.

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