This small tool is designed to block data signals that tracking algorithms and cookies see when using HDMI-connected devices like game consoles and DVD or Blu-ray players. It doesn’t have the physical pins needed to send a data signal to your TV, making it impossible for cookies and tracking algorithms to scrape data from your games, movies, and shows.
It also helps block the HDMI-CEC signals that allow multiple devices to be controlled from a single remote, which can cause problems with more complex home theater setups.
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And with a gold-plated connection, you’ll still get crisp video and audio output, so you can continue to enjoy your favorite media without worrying about being constantly bombarded with commercials and suggestions for shows and movies you’ll never watch.
