You would think that your TV and computer are two separate electronic devices that wouldn’t work in tandem. Technology is constantly evolving and changing, and today, it is possible to connect the two and use your TV as a large computer monitor. Connecting a computer to a TV is a process but it is completely doable.
Why Connect Computer to TV? There are several benefits to connecting your computer to a TV!
– Your TV provides a larger screen for you to work from.
– Your TV may also have better resolution than your computer.
– You can use an Internet connection to stream and watch movies or TV shows online, on your TV screen.
– Connecting your computer to your TV enables you to use a TV sound system.
How to Connect Computer to TV
1) Turn off your computer and examine the back of it to find the cable plugged into the output of the video card.
2) There should be a DVI or VGA port located directly next to it.
3) Use a composite/S video/component video cord to connect the TV to the computer. These are only video cords so you will need to get another cable for audio. However, if you use a VGA cord you will get both video and audio.
4) Turn the computer on.
5) Configure your display settings to show on the TV properly by going to Start -> Control Panel -> Display -> Settings -> Advanced.
8) Make sure the aspect ratio is set properly (to make sure the computer screen image will fit completely in the TV screen) and adjust the resolution.
You should now be able to use your TV as a monitor for your computer.
Additional Help
If you have more questions about how to connect your computer to your TV, you should try to talk to a professional so that you can get the best help possible. The easiest, fastest way to get in contact with reliable, local technology companies is to use TalkLocal. We will connect you with up to three technicians in your are who will be available to help you when you need them.
