Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, January 19, 2026

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Why Are Some Ethernet Cables Flat – And Are They Better Than Round?

A technical comparison of EMI shielding, PoE compatibility, and signal degradation in Cat6 and Cat8 networking setups.

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If your devices only support up to 4K at 60Hz, a "premium high-speed" HDMI cable (18Gbps, HDMI 2.0) is perfectly fine. Again, just avoid really old or thin cables. Early HDMI cables (HDMI 1.4 or older ...
Irish Examiner

Philips Hue Bridge Pro review: The smart lighting upgrade you don’t see, but absolutely feel

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Don't make these HDMI mistakes: 8 ways to get the best performance from your TV (most are free)

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IEEE

Measurements and Simulations of Very Fast Transients at the Connection of High Voltage Cable with Gas Insulated Metal Enclosed Switchgear

Abstract: The transient enclosure voltage rise (TEVR) in GIS is caused by very fast overvoltages that occur inside the enclosure during the switching operation, mainly during disconnector operations.