How do I use my TV as a second monitor?

How do I change the resolution of my TV if I use it as a second monitor?

  • I have a 2006 Dell Inspiron E1405 running Windows XP. I recently bought a new lcd hdTV. I have connected my laptop to my TV using an s-video cord. I can get a display on the TV, ...show more

  • Answer:

    it may have something to do with s-video not being able to handle a high resolution (not sure though). i have my hd tv plugged into my desktop computer as a second monitor using a HDMI cable and it works fine at 1366x768.

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