Why the hell can't I use both

It's a feature, not a bug...

@M1sf3t ~2016

This feels like the Xbox 360 thing.
They didn't write code for how to handle rca AND HDMI, so instead, they used a proprietary port for rca and made the cable cover the HDMI.

You could pick one, but they're JUSSSSST a bit too close to manag both.

Rather than even writing code just to say "we don't support this multi tv thing you're trying. Sorry" they just solved it with plastic.

I think eventually some knockoff brands made cables that fit and some people trimmed up the plastic on the original cables. But I don't remember how well that worked for them if at all.

I'd recommend just cutting the connector down.

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Works on asus x555L

@FiT3

* sees Portal /Aperture *

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Classic case of "unittest covered both individually, but not both at the same time."

is that an asus laptop? you should be thankful you have both in the first place lol. I struggle daily with my hdmi to vga converter :(
I guess you can't use both because it might be a bit much on your processor ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

@FiT3 damn, I'm totally stealing this portal screensaver for my screens :)

Because people at asus are retarded. Easiest way is to just saw off the side of the cable.

So you'll buy the extension

In previous workplace this was fixed by cutting off the part that covered the HDMI-port. Problem solved.

Cable: Becuz muh space!!

Lol, that has happened 2 me a lot. Even with usb ports and vga port.