Guidingtech.com has a great write up on how to connect your Computer to your TV.
Here is a link to their original article.
There could be various reasons for connecting your PC or Laptop to that old TV or the new HDTV you got recently. You might want to enjoy High Definition YouTube videos on the large screen…or skim through your collection of pictures may be…or watch a powerpoint presentation on the large screen…there could be so many reasons really.
We wish connecting your computer to the TV was a straight-forward process. Just hook the cables, and you’re done!…we wish we could say that. There is much more to this process and hence we’ve come up with this comprehensive guide. And here we go!
Things you need to check
Before connecting your PC to your TV you need check for input connections (or video inputs) available on both of them. These video inputs or components accept the video signal from other devices such as a DVD player, Blu Ray player or a computer.
You can locate them by looking at the back of your TV and computer (if it’s a laptop, look at the left or right side). Check for the following ports.
HDMI ports
This port is available on all the new HDTV (Digital) sets. But you won’t find it on all computers or laptop.
