Short, high-quality HDMI extenders are just what you need if you frequently connect and disconnect your laptop to an external monitor or TV via HDMI. The idea is to leave it plugged into the laptop and connect the HDMI cable to an external monitor or TV if needed. Not only is this much easier than fiddling with an HDMI port on a laptop, it also reduces wear and tear on the connection, which can lead to future problems. With it you can wear out the HDMI cable connector and protect your laptop connector from wear and tear!