DisplayPort has taken over as the superior choice for connecting a PC to a display. This is largely because DisplayPort was designed with PCs in mind, and that shows in how it behaves in real-world ...
These days, if you need to connect two devices via wire, you'll most likely use HDMI. This display protocol supports all sorts of device pairings. It lets you use your iPhone with an external display, ...
HDMI is a popular way to stream video and audio via cable, but it's not universal. That's when these adapters come useful.