How do I connect my PC to my HDTV?

How to Connect a PC to an HDTV Monitor

• Answer:

  If you want to connect your PC to an HDTV monitor, you're going to want to use an HDMI or DVI video cable. These are the only two video cables that are capable of transferring a high-definition video signal from your computer to the monitor, which will allow you to take full advantage of the monitor's increased resolution and sharper image compared to that of a standard definition monitor. Difficulty: Easy Things You'll Need DVI cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) Instructions Look on the back of your computer to see which high-definition video output you have available. A DVI video output will be rectangular in shape and white in color. An HDMI output is a much smaller, silver-colored output. Both outputs will be able to transfer high-definition video signals from the computer to the HDTV monitor. Connect one end of the video cable you're using to the appropriate output on your computer. If you're using a DVI cable, the plug on the end of the cable will fit into the output and then must be screwed into place using the screws on either end of the plug. An HDMI cable will simply push into the output. Connect the other end of the video cable you're using to the appropriate input on your HDTV monitor. As with the back of your computer, the DVI cable will push into the input and then screw into place using the screws on the sides of the plug. The HDMI cable will simply push into the input. Once you do this, your PC will properly be connected to the HDTV monitor and will be ready for use.