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I have had some success with this and then some failure too.
Using a Belkin VGA Flip KVM Swithch with a DVI Male to VGA female adapter I was able to get my VGA laptop to work on my TV through my desktop computer. The problem was that my TV now defaulted to the VGA resolutions settings, which meant although I could see the image on my TV the quality was terrible.
So I took back the Belking VGA and got the Belkin DVI flip. Now I am not having sucess with this. Although I haven't given up yet.
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How do you connect your laptop to your hdtv with your vga to HDMI cable?
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What do you need to connect your laptop to your tv?
A VGA Cable.
Connect television to computer?
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How do I connect my wireless vga cable to my tv?
To connect your desktop or laptop computer to your television you will use a vga cable. Information about how to connect the devices can be found at compnetworking.about.com/od/.../a/connect-pc-tv.htm .
How do you connect a MacBook Pro to plasma?
Use the DVI port. You can use a dvi cable, vga cable (using the dvi adapter that came with your computer), or a DVI to HDMI cable. Just plug the cable into the computer and the tv and your Mac will do the rest.
What is the best connection from your computer to your TV dvi or vga?
dvi is higher quality
How do you display video on a philips tv using a HDMI to dvi cable that's connected to the pc via a dvi to vga adapter?
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How do you connect your laptop to your PC monitor?
Its basically the same as hooking your desktop up to your monitor, depending if your laptop or the cable uses VGA, DVI, DisplayPort or HDMI. Usually there should be a port on the back or sometimes even on the side of your laptop. Most VGA ports are blue, most DVI ports are white and nearly all DisplayPort and HDMI ports are black. Example of VGA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VGA_port.jpg Example of DVI: http://help.bluebones.net/imgdvi_port.jpg Example of DisplayPort: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mini_DisplayPort_on_Apple_MacBook.jpg Example of HDMI: http://www.surfshopcomputers.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Guide-connect-laptop-to-HDMI.jpg If the cable that comes from the monitor is DVI (white) and the port on your laptop is VGA (blue) or vice versa, you will have to get a DVI/VGA converter, they run from 5-10 USD. In most cases you should be fine just as long as you have a VGA or DVI port on you laptop. If you have a DisplayPort or HDMI, all you need is either an HDMI or DisplayPort cable with the same type input in your display. If you don't have DisplayPort, chances are the laptop has an HDMI so you can just use the HDMI connection. Most new displays (TV's and Monitors) have an HDMI, DVI and/or VGA input.
How can you connect your macbook to your tv?
If your tv has a DVI input then you can get a DVI cable and connect your computer to your tv. Also, you can buy a Component Video adapter for macbooks that allows them to connect. However on new Mac's they run a MiniDisplay Port instead of Mini DVI so you'll need a MiniDisplay Port adapter to convert the signal to HDMI or DVI. Check out www.cp-design.com.au/pages/cablesformac.html for more information.
How can one connect a laptop to a TV?
There are several complicated ways to accomplish this which will need you to add a TV tuner and get a cable/Dish connection to watch TV on the Laptop. Best of all, it still won't be portable.I wanted the same thing for my laptop and I decided to buy a satellite connection and feel its the best & cheapest way out. No monthly fees, no dish to be installed, no cables running over. It connects TV via my internet. You need to pay one time software charges and that's it! Nothing more to be paid in future. Find it at link below:www.tinyurl.com/bestsatellitettv
How do you connect an apple MacBook Pro to a non- HD sony tv?
Yes, simply purchase the suitable video adaptors for your MacBook Pro and television. If you have a MacBook Pro from 2009 or later, you'll need a Mini DisplayPort to VGA adaptor. This can be purchased from the Apple Store and Authorised Resellers. You will also need a VGA cable to connect the adaptor to your television. If your television uses DVI instead of VGA, you'll need a VGA to DVI adaptor.
Can you use my tv as a screen for my computer?
If you monitor has a DVI,VGA or HDMI, then you can.
