Editing Introduction to a Self Managed Life: a 13 hour & 28 minute presentation by FUTO software (section)

==== 1.3 Video Cable Buying Guide ====

* A [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=15429 cheap sub-$10 cable from monoprice] is fine for shorter runs(25 feet or less) and will do 4k60 with ease.
* If impatient, you can buy a [https://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-15ft-HDMI-2-0-Cable-with-Ethernet-Gold-Plated-Connectors-48722/ high quality, General Electric HDMI cable that does 4k60 from walmart] for about $20, in store, same day.
* If running more than 25 ft, fiber optic active HDMI cables from reputable vendors like [https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=43331 monoprice] or [https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/hdmi-cable.htm bluejeanscable] become necessary because:
** Traditional copper cables have signal degradation over longer distances
** This doesn’t mean a worse picture; rather, you can’t use higher resolutions or framerates.
** Active fiber cables regenerate the signal and pass signal with less degredation allowing 4k at 60 hz(60 fps) over long distances.
** They’re more expensive but actually work at advertised specs unlike amazon/walmart scams.
* There are cheaper 50 ft options, but they are [https://www.walmart.com/ip/HDMI-Cable-4K-Ultra-HD-50-Foot-2-Pack-2-0-Cable-High-Speed-18Gbps-4K-60Hz-HDR-3D-2160p-1080p-HDCP-2-2-ARC-Cables-Monitors-HDTV/564196472 scams].
* bluejeanscable [https://www.bluejeanscable.com/legal/mcp/index.htm humiliated monster.com’s legal department], are honest &amp; upfront about what they sell, produce quality products, and debunk bs on their blog. For this reason alone, they’ve earned my loyalty.

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