Find the right cable or adapter

Use this to connect a USB-C laptop, tablet, or phone to an HDMI monitor, TV, or projector.

Watch out: Not every USB-C port supports video.

Use this to connect a desktop or laptop DisplayPort output to an HDMI monitor, TV, or projector.

Watch out: This adapter is directional. DisplayPort to HDMI is not the same as HDMI to DisplayPort.

Use this when your computer or console has HDMI output but your monitor only has DisplayPort input.

Watch out: HDMI to DisplayPort usually requires an active powered adapter.

Use this to connect an old computer with VGA output to a newer HDMI monitor or TV.

Watch out: VGA is analog and HDMI is digital, so this is not just a simple cable.

Use this to connect a newer HDMI laptop or desktop to an older VGA monitor or projector.

Watch out: HDMI to VGA is directional.

Use this to add a wired network port to a laptop, tablet, or phone with USB-C.

Watch out: For faster connections, choose a gigabit Ethernet adapter.

Use this to connect wired headphones or speakers to a phone, tablet, or laptop with USB-C.

Watch out: When unsure, buy a USB-C audio adapter that says it includes a DAC.

Use this to connect older USB-A chargers or computers to newer USB-C phones, tablets, and accessories.

Watch out: Some cheap cables are charge-only and do not transfer data.

Use this to connect a computer to many printers, scanners, audio interfaces, and older USB devices.

Watch out: This is the classic printer cable. It is not the same as the small USB cables used by old phones.