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Can I connect any computer to my TV wirelessly?

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Unfortunately, no. With an Apple computer, you can only connect to Apply TVs. With Chromecast, you can only display the Google Chrome browser. Windows computers often require a display adapter.

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How much is a display adapter for a PC?

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If you're talking about a wireless adapter, Microsoft sells them for $45, although you may be able to find them used for cheaper. If you're just talking about the adapters you use to turn a VGA port into an HDMI connection, then those are just a couple of dollars.

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Is there a way to hook up a computer to a TV without having HDMI?

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Yes. Some TV's have a VGA port you can use.

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Is it possible to connect my desktop computer remotely to my TV set?

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Yes. If you have the correct cables and a functioning computer/TV, it should hook up without a problem.

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Can I use a keyboard to connect my laptop to my TV?

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You can, but you will need some kind of device with HDMI and USB ports, like a home theater or third party device. If you are not intending to use the monitor, just plug it into the TV with an HDMI cable.

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How do I hook up 3 HD televisions with HDMI cables from my laptop?

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You'll need a three-way HDMI splitter, which can be purchased online.

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Can I watch Netflix on a computer?

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Yes, of course you can. Just go to Netflix.com and sign in using your user name and password. This will bring up your account and you can begin watching.

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What should I do if I have a picture but no sound?

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This could mean many things, are you using HDMI? These cords have both sound and video. Are you using VGA? These only have video, but if you have an AUX cord you should be able to hook your computer up with that.

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Why does my monitor not look the same as when I connect my computer to the TV?

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You probably have to switch to mirroring mode on your computer. It should be an option in your settings. Also, the TV screen is much larger, which may distort the image.

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