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stoned-trout · 05-28-2014, 05:45 PM

how many of you have computer hooked up to tv???. I got a cheap vizio smart tv.. I take it there is 2 ways ... one with some kind of cord and another with some wireless thingy... any reccomendations ??? and whats the name of the cord as I don't wanna depend on walmart employees for any help and there aint another store close. my laptop has signal booster, my tv don't so I need it for netflix movies and such.altho my tv is only slightly bigger than my17.5...lol.peace

lost in a sea · 05-28-2014, 06:01 PM

what inputs does your TV have?

if it has an hdmi and your laptop does get one of them..

if not you will be stuck with either a s-video cable or vga..

i'd advise use cables wherever possible these days because wireless thingies aren't good for your health,, they micro pulse high frequency fast ocillation microwaves around you which isn't a healthy environment..

stoned-trout · 05-30-2014, 03:53 PM

thanks ... my tv and laptop both have all inputs... usb ,hdmi,rgb,ethernet and a few I don't have a clue.... so hdmi it is then....

DJXX · 05-30-2014, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stoned-trout

thanks ... my tv and laptop both have all inputs... usb ,hdmi,rgb,ethernet and a few I don't have a clue.... so hdmi it is then....

i have mine hooked up with Chromecast...its a wireless receiver plugged into the hdmi..it lets the computer send a wireless signal to it...then there is no wires...the app can be used for you phone too..like $40...i love it..ck it out..dj

stoned-trout · 06-08-2014, 07:56 PM

thanks^^^^^^ I wondered about that thing....prob do both ....hdmi then chromecast

Zxbud · 08-02-2014, 05:08 PM

I second the chromecast vote. It's great for most things when set up with plex.

For some things I still need to whip out the old HDMI cable though and have a wire traill across the floor.

Vivianna · 09-13-2014, 06:52 PM

I'd like to know how to do this as well. Im pretty sure you might need a certain cord that connects from your computer to the Television?

Goatstroker · 09-13-2014, 07:11 PM

Apple TV.

Couldn't be easier. Netflix, Hulu, Lifetime (We like Project Runway), Youtube, whatever is on my iPad, it's all right there. We have one in the living room and one in the bedroom, and no cable or satellite or anything else.

dirkdangle1 · 05-05-2015, 04:03 AM

There are many HDMI to X connection dongles out there. It really just depends on what outputs you have on your computer

Homegro · 09-03-2015, 08:45 PM

HDMI cable, doesn't get any easier or cheaper than that.

05-28-2014, 05:45 PM	#1
stoned-trout if it smells like fish Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bible hill estates Posts: 8,328	hooking laptop to tv how many of you have computer hooked up to tv???. I got a cheap vizio smart tv.. I take it there is 2 ways ... one with some kind of cord and another with some wireless thingy... any reccomendations ??? and whats the name of the cord as I don't wanna depend on walmart employees for any help and there aint another store close. my laptop has signal booster, my tv don't so I need it for netflix movies and such.altho my tv is only slightly bigger than my17.5...lol.peace __________________ SML..iff mi spellin and centances suk and yoo don't lyke itt too fukkin bad;/?.....I once was asked what I would say upon getting to the gates of heaven??? m/r is a visitors badge an option??? I would like a few drinks at the bar... YEEHAW....vote for real legalization not sum bullshit...free the weed or kiss my ass...you wont be getting my tax money..
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05-28-2014, 06:01 PM	#2
lost in a sea Lifer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The lighthouse Posts: 9,975	what inputs does your TV have? if it has an hdmi and your laptop does get one of them.. if not you will be stuck with either a s-video cable or vga.. i'd advise use cables wherever possible these days because wireless thingies aren't good for your health,, they micro pulse high frequency fast ocillation microwaves around you which isn't a healthy environment.. __________________ "The kingdom of heaven is within you and without you ; any man who knows himself shall find it"
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05-30-2014, 03:53 PM	#3
stoned-trout if it smells like fish Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bible hill estates Posts: 8,328	thanks ... my tv and laptop both have all inputs... usb ,hdmi,rgb,ethernet and a few I don't have a clue.... so hdmi it is then.... __________________ SML..iff mi spellin and centances suk and yoo don't lyke itt too fukkin bad;/?.....I once was asked what I would say upon getting to the gates of heaven??? m/r is a visitors badge an option??? I would like a few drinks at the bar... YEEHAW....vote for real legalization not sum bullshit...free the weed or kiss my ass...you wont be getting my tax money..
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06-08-2014, 07:56 PM	#5
stoned-trout if it smells like fish Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: bible hill estates Posts: 8,328	thanks^^^^^^ I wondered about that thing....prob do both ....hdmi then chromecast __________________ SML..iff mi spellin and centances suk and yoo don't lyke itt too fukkin bad;/?.....I once was asked what I would say upon getting to the gates of heaven??? m/r is a visitors badge an option??? I would like a few drinks at the bar... YEEHAW....vote for real legalization not sum bullshit...free the weed or kiss my ass...you wont be getting my tax money..
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09-13-2014, 07:11 PM	#8
Goatstroker Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 234	Apple TV. Couldn't be easier. Netflix, Hulu, Lifetime (We like Project Runway), Youtube, whatever is on my iPad, it's all right there. We have one in the living room and one in the bedroom, and no cable or satellite or anything else. __________________ LDRSHIP
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08-02-2014, 05:08 PM	#6
Zxbud Newbie Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 12	I second the chromecast vote. It's great for most things when set up with plex. For some things I still need to whip out the old HDMI cable though and have a wire traill across the floor.
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09-13-2014, 06:52 PM	#7
Vivianna Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 103	I'd like to know how to do this as well. Im pretty sure you might need a certain cord that connects from your computer to the Television?
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05-05-2015, 04:03 AM	#9
dirkdangle1 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 61	There are many HDMI to X connection dongles out there. It really just depends on what outputs you have on your computer
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09-03-2015, 08:45 PM	#10
Homegro Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 56	HDMI cable, doesn't get any easier or cheaper than that.
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