CAN you hook up a TV to a desktop computer?

Answer 1

The answer depends on the TV and the video card. If you have a newer mid to upper range video card, there will most likely be multiple outputs, including S-video and DVI output as well as the standard VGA. In that case, the answer is quite simple; just attach your DVI cable from the card to the TV. In addition, quite a few of the plasma TVs have VGA inputs built into the back of the TV, again, simply attach a VGA cable. If your TV does not have a VGA input, and your viceo card has only a VGA output, your BEST (and most economical) solution would be to upgrade your video card to a multiple display model, looking for one that supports DVI. You can also find aftermarket products (Google "VGA to DVI converter") in what seem to be the $350 plus range. An upgraded card should run you between $40 to $200

Answer 2

Yes By getting a USB cord which is a USB on each end of the cord.

You will get better performance if BOTH have HDMI connectivity, in which case you probably use use a male to male HDMI cable of the appropriate length.

Answer 3

Yes, provided the television supports the connection output from the computer, or you have an adapter to convert.

Most PCs have VGA (AKA D-Sub), DVI, HDMI, or S-Video output. Some rare few cards (such as Radeon All-In-Wonders) may also have Component or Composite video. Typically, a converter is necessary.

Answer 4

If the Panasonic has computer in put , Yes