Turn any USB-C port into HDMI with this cheap $12 adapter

If you want an easy way to connect your laptop, phone, or tablet to your TV or an external monitor, this Anker USB-C-to-HDMI adapter is a great solution, especially now that it’s only $12 on Amazon. That’s a lovely 33 percent discount off its $18 MSRP.

So, for example, if you have an iPad Pro and you want to watch videos on the big screen, this adapter lets you connect to your TV via HDMI cable. Or if you have a MacBook Air and want to play Jackbox games with your family, you can play on the TV with this adapter.

It’s especially useful for ultra-thin laptops, which tend to lack ports, especially the bigger ones like full-sized HDMI. With an adapter like this, you can hook up an external monitor or even a projector for presentations. When you need HDMI, it’s there for you.

And because it’s so small, it won’t even take up a ton of space. You can take it with you on vacation, for instance, or just stash it in your backpack in case you ever need it.

With USB-C so ubiquitous these days, it’s always good to have an adapter like this on hand. You never know when you might need an HDMI connection, and it’s a steal for just $12 right now.