Laptop to tv connections

This describes options for connecting computers to tvs.

For many people this can be done easily by connecting a computer to a tv with an HDMI cable. These cables carry both audio and video. An HDMI connectors guide is here.

If both the laptop and tv have VGA sockets a VGA lead will provide a connection for video. A separate audio lead would be necessary with a mini jack to connect from the headphone socket on the laptop to a suitable audio in connection on the tv.

If the laptop has a VGA socket but no HDMI socket and the tv does not have a VGA socket but does have an HDMI socket, an HDMI adapter can be used. Examples are here and here.