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#*HDMI-CEC is called different things by different companies, including Anynet+ (Samsung), Aquo Link (Sharp), Regza Link (Toshiba), SimpLink (LG), and more. Refer to your TV's manual for more information. | #*HDMI-CEC is called different things by different companies, including Anynet+ (Samsung), Aquo Link (Sharp), Regza Link (Toshiba), SimpLink (LG), and more. Refer to your TV's manual for more information. | ||
===Connecting a Computer to a TV=== | ===Connecting a Computer to a TV=== | ||
| − | #Locate the HDMI ports. Not all computers have HDMI ports, but most newer ones do. If your desktop computer does not have an HDMI port, you may need to [[Install | + | #Locate the HDMI ports. Not all computers have HDMI ports, but most newer ones do. If your desktop computer does not have an HDMI port, you may need to [[Install a Video Card|install a new video card]]. HDMI ports are typically located on the back of the computer, though some laptops have them on the side. |
#*If your computer doesn't have an HDMI port, but has another output such as DVI or DisplayPort, you can purchase an adapter that will allow you to connect an HDMI cable. If you are converting DVI to HDMI, you will need to use a separate cable for audio, as DVI does not transfer audio signal. | #*If your computer doesn't have an HDMI port, but has another output such as DVI or DisplayPort, you can purchase an adapter that will allow you to connect an HDMI cable. If you are converting DVI to HDMI, you will need to use a separate cable for audio, as DVI does not transfer audio signal. | ||
#*There are also USB-to-HDMI adapters for computers with no video ports. | #*There are also USB-to-HDMI adapters for computers with no video ports. | ||
