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title: "How to connect computer to tv?"  
description: "How to connect computer to tv?"  
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published: 2017-11-15  
updated: 2017-11-15  
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# How to connect computer to tv?

How to [connect](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/49888/how-to-connect-one-mac-wireless-to-another-mac) computer to tv?

## Answers

### Answer by Harshal Vispute

**1.** A **male-to-male HDMI cable** connects your **PC to your TV**. The computer's **HDMI port** and the **TV's HDMI** port will be identical, and the HDMI cable should have the same connector on both ends.

- If your TV has more than one HDMI port, make a note of the one you use.

**2.** Change the television's input. To change the **TV's input to HDMI**, use the buttons on the TV or the **TV remote** to push the **Input** button.

- Choose the **HDMI port** that is connected to the computer if your **TV has multiple HDMI ports**.
- When a **signal is detected**, certain TVs may do this automatically.

**3.** Select **Display Settings** from the **context menu** by r**ight-clicking** on the **desktop.** This will take you to the display **options menu.**

**4.** Select **Detect** from the menu. This instructs the computer to look for the connected television. In the display settings window, see if there are **two squares labeled 1 and 2**.

- It's possible that your computer has previously **detected your television**.

**5.** Select **Identify from the menu**. This will display a label on each screen, indicating which number is assigned to your computer monitor and which number is assigned to your television **('1' being the main display and '2' being the secondary display**).

**6.** Select an option from the **'Multiple displays'** drop-down box. This will give you a few alternatives for displaying your computer on your television. The choices are as follows:

- Make a copy of these displays. This will display on your TV exactly what is on your computer screen.
- Extend the scope of these exhibits. As a result, your TV will become an extension of your desktop.
- Only 1 will be shown. This will switch off the second display.
- Show exclusively on channel 2. This will disable disabling.

**7.** Apply the changes. This will alter your display settings and apply them to both your computer monitor and your television. Your computer and TV should now be linked.

- You can further adjust each display by selecting **Advanced display settings** after clicking on its numbered square. To modify the orientation of the **two displays, drag and rearrange the squares.**

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