HDMI to Mini - Not Supported

I have been using the same HDMI cord connecting to my same MacBook for a year now. I have enjoyed watching movies without a single problem. Two software updates later and my HDMI cord says it is no longer supported. I have read just about everything out there and have changed my remote settings, changed my display resolution on my MacBook and nothing works. My television has not changed as it is a 1080p, but cannot quite figure out how a software update on my computer would throw off my HDMI displays. I have tried a host of fixes, but nothing works. Please help...

Try using an app like to get the stranince resolution:
SwitchResX – The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your Mac
Display Menu from Mac App Store
The monitor specs
Native resolution1440 x 900
Resolution720p
Supported DTV resolutions576i
Supported computer resolutions640 x 480 (VGA)
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceComponent, composite, HDMI, S-Video, SCART
From:
http://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-le19r86wd-19-lcd-tv/specs/

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