laptop to tv cable

 

Before, when you needed to transfer your laptop's display to a TV or monitor, you'd need a HDMI or DVI cable. Nowadays though, not all televisions support those cables and even if one does, it may not support the best connection (HDMI can be the only option). More often than not then, LCD and LED displays have VGA ports that can be used instead.

The VGA port is usually found on laptops with big screens but don't fret as Windows 10 update 1 enables them automatically on any screen size now! Just plug in that VGA cable and boot up your computer while connected to HDTV. You can also use this solution for other ports like DVI and DisplayPort.

When you're plugged in, Windows 10 will ask you to format your drive. Keep in mind though, that it's only formatting the drive so that Windows can boot from it, not actually moving things to it. On the left hand side of the screen, there should be a drive labeled "VGA".

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Once you have successfully connected your laptop and TV, you can now use the display option on your Windows 10 system using the Win+P. Most video cards will support this method although if it doesn't, that's OK; all you need is a VGA cable and some extra work. To do this, go to Control Panel and select Display Settings. Under Monitor, click Change Display Settings and then under Multiple displays, select Extend these displays.

Next step is to go to Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Display/Change display settings and then click on Advanced Settings. Now click on Monitor/TV Screen(s) under Multiple Displays and from here you should be able to adjust the Resolution setting for each screen independently. For most people,it's more convenient to have their laptop plugged into a screen they can view while they're on the sofa in the living room. If you need to convert it from your computer monitor to an HDMI port then you'll need a cable.

This article gives advice on what cables will do this and more. It also explains which cable is best for your needs, such as if you're using older equipment or want something extra durable. The article also mentions that if it's your first time buying one of these cables then make sure to get something of good quality so that you don't have any problems with compatibility issues in the future.

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It's also important to make sure a cable will work with your notebook if it has an HDMI port. Make sure to check for this on the Microsoft website to make sure that you're getting a cable that will work with your laptop.

Using an adapter is also another way you can connect your laptop screen to a screen in the living room. Just make sure that the adapter is compatible with your specific notebook model and operating system.

If you want a cable that will be able to connect to any HDMI port on any kind of device then you should look for HDMI switch. This will make it so that you can use the same USB port to plug it into your computer and then into an HDMI port on your television. You can find out more about this on the Microsoft website.

When purchasing a cable, I found that Amazon had the best prices as well as giving discounts for customers who have Amazon Prime accounts.