step by step for how to Connect Laptop to TV for Video Games

How to Connect Laptop to Television For Enjoying Video Games.

 
         There are several ways to turn a big-screen TV into your new computer monitor and enjoy video games, web content, and photos like never before.

         It doesn't matter if you're a Mac or PC, we've got laptop buying and maintenance tips for everyone in these Howcast videos, like how to fix a stuck laptop key, how to clean a laptop screen, and how to connect your laptop to your television.

Step 1.    

         First, connect a video cable – you've got several choices. For PC users, an easy option is an S-Video cable. Most PCs and digital televisions are equipped with an S-Video port. 

Step 2.

         If you have an older HDTV, try a VGA cable, which produces better picture quality and works with both Macs and PCs. To connect, turn off your laptop and your TV. Find the trapezoid-shaped VGA outlets on the TV and on your laptop. Once you're connected, power everything back on.

Step 3.

         You can also connect with a DVI video cable. A DVI connection is a step above VGA in picture quality, but only newer computers and HDTVs come with DVI ports. Connect as with a VGA cable.

Step 4.

         If your HDTV doesn't have a DVI connector, use a cable that is HDMI on one end, and DVI on the other to connect to your laptop.

Step 5.

        Hook up the audio. After you've connected your laptop to the TV via video cable, connect the mini-to-RCA cable from your computer’s headphone jack to your TV. 

Step 6.

        A final PC option is to go wireless, using a converter box and the software that comes with it. Using a VGA cable, plug the box into your TV and install the software onto your computer. The box will then convert your computer's VGA signal to the TV, and transfer both video and audio. 

Step 7.

        If you have a PC, go to the Control Panel and adjust the display settings to accompany double display on both your monitor and TV set. Mac laptops should automatically adjust for double display. If yours doesn't, go to System Preferences, click on Display, and then Detect Displays. 

Step 8.

        Click your TV's video source – usually a button called "input" or "TV/Video" on your remote – until your laptop comes up. You're set!