Can you use your tv for your computer monitor?

Most modern televisions have an input that will support a computer display. Some have a VGA input (A D shaped connector with 15 pins). Alternatively, many computers now have a DVI output which can be connected to an HDMI input on the television. DVI to HDMI leads are easily obtained. If the computer does not have a DVI output, it is possible to get a USB based DVI display port which should do the job.

Before investing in new display outputs or cables, check the television's manual to see what it say about computer displays. Some manuals will confirm that VGA or DVI is supported while a handful may tell you they aren't. If no mention is made, the majority of televisions will support some kind of DVI output.