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HDMI computer to TV

Slingshot Bob

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HDMI computer to TV
We have antenna TV after dropping cable. Not bad 20 something channels free. Finally realized my TV has an HDMI port, as does my laptop. Got a cable and joined it up. Now my TV will play whatever my computer tells it to, TV shows, movies etc.

Pretty neat. The only problem? If I pull up something for the old lady to watch, I cant open a new tab and use my computer too, at the same time as the TV will show whatever is on my monitor.

Does anyone know a way around it that I could still be on the forum while the TV runs on another tab? Is that at all possible anyone? Thanks

PS I have windows 10
 
Yes

You need an extra monitor for the computer.
You can change the INPUT on the TV to ANTENNA and she can watch TV, and you can still see your computer video on the extra monitor.
or...
You can just let the computer do the selecting and watch what you like on the extra monitor.
At least that is what i like to do.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
HDMI computer to TV
We have antenna TV after dropping cable. Not bad 20 something channels free. Finally realized my TV has an HDMI port, as does my laptop. Got a cable and joined it up. Now my TV will play whatever my computer tells it to, TV shows, movies etc.

Pretty neat. The only problem? If I pull up something for the old lady to watch, I cant open a new tab and use my computer too, at the same time as the TV will show whatever is on my monitor.

Does anyone know a way around it that I could still be on the forum while the TV runs on another tab? Is that at all possible anyone? Thanks

PS I have windows 10
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Does your TV have USB? If he does just get a Roku stick, as you'll have the freedom to use the internet that way.
 
Why not just get Roku for $59, I have been watching all kinds of TV and haven't paid a dime in 6 years.

They have a youtube channel and a channel called Plex where you can toss vids to your big screen.

Thx :)
 
PleasantValley said:
Yes

You need an extra monitor for the computer.
You can change the INPUT on the TV to ANTENNA and she can watch TV, and you can still see your computer video on the extra monitor.
or...
You can just let the computer do the selecting and watch what you like on the extra monitor.
At least that is what i like to do.
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Extra computer monitor? How would I hook to the laptop? Dual USB? I don't care much for TV, I would rather post or surf as I get her a good movie on. Thanks P. Valley.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Extra computer monitor? How would I hook to the laptop? Dual USB? I don't care much for TV, I would rather post or surf as I get her a good movie on. Thanks P. Valley.
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You will see a 15 female pin port on the side of your laptop, or another HDMI port.
It all depends on the age or your laptop.
Mine has the 15 pin VGA port.
Get the extra monitor at a pawn shop. They are much cheaper, and remember, you can haggle at a pawn shop.
I got mine for $20 at a yard sale.

Then, if you have Windows, there is an option for two screen setup.
I can give you my number and walk your through it.
 
MovingPictures said:
Does your TV have USB? If he does just get a Roku stick, as you'll have the freedom to use the internet that way.
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Yes, my landlord gave me a Roku stick but you had to set up an account. Back during the Hurricane when my wife was in the ICU, I missed a dish bill and it snowballed. We owe Dish more than we can currently afford. Dish is a parent company of Roku (or was it Sling?) They all seem connected.
 
Just don't screw up and put your porn on a 72 inch TV.
It was an accident.
I was looking for grandfather CLOCK and forgot to type the L.
 
PleasantValley said:
You will see a 15 female pin port on the side of your laptop, or another HDMI port.
It all depends on the age or your laptop.
Mine has the 15 pin VGA port.
Get the extra monitor at a pawn shop. They are much cheaper, and remember, you can haggle at a pawn shop.
I got mine for $20 at a yard sale.

Then, if you have Windows, there is an option for two screen setup.
I can give you my number and walk your through it.
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I see that (The female port). Oddly enough, I am the lawn guy at a local pawn shop. I am not terribly savy at tech stuff. I once posted a HELP!!! thread sideways, at another forum as I somehow managed to flip my landscape one night when it was drunk out. Reading vertical sentences is tricky!
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Yes, my landlord gave me a Roku stick but you had to set up an account. Back during the Hurricane when my wife was in the ICU, I missed a dish bill and it snowballed. We owe Dish more than we can currently afford. Dish is a parent company of Roku (or was it Sling?) They all seem connected.
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Sling is owned by Dish.

Roku is a onetime fee, so you can actually use it right now to get on YouTube free of charge.
 
PleasantValley said:
You will see a 15 female pin port on the side of your laptop, or another HDMI port.
It all depends on the age or your laptop.
Mine has the 15 pin VGA port.
Get the extra monitor at a pawn shop. They are much cheaper, and remember, you can haggle at a pawn shop.
I got mine for $20 at a yard sale.

Then, if you have Windows, there is an option for two screen setup.
I can give you my number and walk your through it.
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And thank you for the kind offer, if I get the monitor and cant figure it out, I will PM you.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
I see that (The female port). Oddly enough, I am the lawn guy at a local pawn shop. I am not terribly savy at tech stuff. I once posted a HELP!!! thread sideways, at another forum as I somehow managed to flip my landscape one night when it was drunk out. Reading vertical sentences is tricky!
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I hope your wife is better now. She deserves to be a bit spoiled now.
I can show you how.
Your 15 pin port will take a MALE 15 pin cable (3 rows of 5 pins each) from an extra monitor you can get at the pawn shop.
You will also need an outlet to plug it into for power.
PM me when you have it and i can walk your through it with no issues.
What version of Windows do you have?
 
MovingPictures said:
Sling is owned by Dish.

Roku is a onetime fee, so you can actually use it right now to get on YouTube free of charge.
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Have to look into that, already ran into the "your computer is infected and all of your everything is being stolen, your computer is now being isolated to protect the network. Do not ignore this warning, you must call "Microsoft" (of course they want remote access and would then steal everything the pop up told you was stolen) While looking for movies, today.
 
PleasantValley said:
I hope your wife is better now. She deserves to be a bit spoiled now.
I can show you how.
Your 15 pin port will take a MALE 15 pin cable (3 rows of 5 pins each) from an extra monitor you can get at the pawn shop.
You will also need an outlet to plug it into for power.
PM me when you have it and i can walk your through it with no issues.
What version of Windows do you have?
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10, not sure the specifics, it is a 300$ HP laptop almost 2 years old.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
Have to look into that, already ran into the "your computer is infected and all of your everything is being stolen, your computer is now being isolated to protect the network. Do not ignore this warning, you must call "Microsoft" (of course they want remote access and would then steal everything the pop up told you was stolen) While looking for movies, today.
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Fuuuuuuuck.

I wish they'd get a new message, they've worn that god damn line out.

Anyways, if you insert the Roku stick into a USB port, you'll need to change the input channel on your TV to the one your Roku is using. After that it's pretty straight forward -- of course you'll need your network key.

There's lots of free channels that are available via Roku.
 
Slingshot Bob said:
10, not sure the specifics, it is a 300$ HP laptop almost 2 years old.
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OK, Windows 10 is easy to work with.
I was hoping you would not say Windows 8.
I would not be much help there.
I returned on machine after only 3 days, it was such a user mess.
 
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