I just ran a 35-foot HDMI cable from my desktop's video card to my new TV, extended the computer desktop to the TV (as a second monitor), and fired up Windows 7 Media Center. Then I noticed two things ...

This is an AV issue, but looks to be Mac-specific, so posting here rather than in the A/V Club. Sorry for the length, but I'm trying to supply all relevant info) Summary: I have an MBP connected via ...

HDMI cables can do more than just sending video to your TV.

HDMI has quietly turned into a Swiss Army knife for living rooms, and manufacturers such as Television and Soundbar brands now pack features into those tiny ports that most viewers never touch.