How do I hook my tv up as my computer monitor?

How to Hook Up an LCD TV Monitor to Computer

• Answer:

  So you have a high-definition widescreen television monitor that makes your computer monitor look pathetically low-resolution? Rather than continue to use your computer monitor, you can hook your TV directly up to your computer. This is an affordable way to increase the size and quality of your computer's image. It also reduces clutter, as you'll only need only one monitor for both watching television and working on the computer. Once you have the system set up, all you need is to simply press a button to switch between television reception and computer interface. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Video cable Instructions Examine your television's input interface. Common options include S-Video, VGA, DVI, and HDMI. Examine your computer's output interface. Purchase a video cable that can connect your computer's output with your television's input. For instance, if your television has DVI input and your computer has VGA output, purchase a cable that receives VGA on one end and DVI on the other. Ideally, your television and computer will use the same format. DVI and HDMI produce the highest quality images. Unplug your computer monitor. Connect your television to your computer using the video cable. Ensure that your computer is turned on. Click on your television's "Input" button until it displays the image from your computer. From now on, you simply have to use the Input button to cycle between your computer and television reception.