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## Video ports and cables The different types of video ports include the following: - Video graphics array (VGA) ports - Digital video interface (DVI) ports - High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) ports - Display ports ### Video graphics array (VGA) ports The video graphics array (VGA) port...
## Video ports and cables The different types of video ports include the following: - Video graphics array (VGA) ports - Digital video interface (DVI) ports - High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) ports - Display ports ### Video graphics array (VGA) ports The video graphics array (VGA) port allows you to attach a monitor or screen to your computer's video card. This port is found mainly on older computers, monitors and television sets. Many laptops, projectors and monitors also still have VGA ports. This port has 15 holes and requires a 15-pin cable connector. The shape of the port indicates how the pins fit into it. The cable connector can only fit in one direction. Forcing the cable into the port will only bend the pins and damage both the port and the cable. Therefore, you will need to make sure that the connector and the port are lined up in the correct position before you insert the cable. ### Digital video interface (DVI) port The digital video interface (DVI) port also connects your computer to a monitor. The DVI is a high speed digital interface between the computer and monitor. Some laptops and computers still carry this type of port. Take note of the curve of the port and the cable connector, as well as the position of the pins, as this indicates the direction in which the cable should be inserted into the port. ### High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) ports Most new computers, monitors, televisions and projectors have HDMI ports. These ports come in three sizes: - The standard HDMI port - The mini-HDMI port - The micro-HDMI port. The mini-HDMI and micro-HDMI ports are found on small and highly portable devices such as digital cameras and camcorders and mini projectors known as pico or pocket projectors.
