You’ve probably heard a lot of talk about ‘smart’ televisions. It’s a broad term that refers to the latest generation of sets that combine normal TV with bunch of functions more typically associated with computers, such as web browsing, photo sharing and social-networking tools like Facebook and Twitter.
This may sound clever but smart TVs can be expensive – and the non-TV functions are rarely a match for what can be achieved with even a basic PC.
In this article we will explain how to put together a powerful internet-connected TV that can do the job properly. The trick is to connect an ordinary PC or notebook directly to the TV.
Using free software and some (optional) extra hardware, it’s possible to add a TV-friendly interface and watch internet videos, play games, read your email or just browse the web from the comfort of your sofa.
Worldwide telly Many new TVs include an Ethernet connector at the back, or a USB port for plugging in a wireless network adapter. The idea is that these ‘smart’ tellies can be hooked up to the web via a broadband router. They generally have built-in applications for watching paid-for online movie services, such as Lovefilm or Blinkbox, or viewing Youtube videos.
It’s all quite impressive but there are limitations. The TV manufacturer has control over what programs are provided (or can be installed), and these vary between manufacturers. Moreover, the control systems can be awful and if the TV doesn’t support a keyboard and mouse you’re stuck with using the remote control for web browsing, which is not fun.
There is an alternative, though. Connecting a PC to a TV can make for a smarter telly, with the benefit of a familiar interface and the ability to install any program you want.
Pick a PC Almost any PC or laptop will do. Some newer PCs and laptops will have a built-in HDMI connector that is ideal for use with a high-definition (HD) TV, but there are plenty of other ways to connect any PC using standard DVI, VGA or S-Video connections.

As it will be mainly for internet use, the PC doesn't even need a massive hard disk, unless you decide to add a TV tuner (which we'll discuss later in this article) and use the PC for video recording. An old laptop would do, so long as it can play
The popularity of a wide variety of free-to-view catch-up TV services such as BBC iPlayer has helped to drive online TV viewing in the UK. The UK also saw the largest growth in digital video recorder (DVR) take-up, with over a third (36%) of homes now
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one guy was handcuffed and sat on and twisted up and had his head put on the fucking concrete ground for being drunk outside his own doorstep
the cops are provoking calm people into reacting then they’re cuffing them for it
i fucking hate the women who act so big beating up men when they would never be able to do that in real life
the police are on a power ego trip or they wouldnt be in that job
@ccasia2008 i do commend you on your scope of politics concerning destroying the enemies within first, very smart! As we all know all great Empires fall from within…so shall the American Empire. Im sorry to even write this right now…China does own most our debt…there IS going to be a day where China will come to “collect the chips” if you know what I am saying!
@ccasia2008 “He does what we instruct him!” if your going to boast about how dumb and ignorant we are, first I would suggest learning proper English first Mr. C-SPAN ASIA MAN. What about everyone in China, what, with all those people inhabiting such a pretty place, you would think they want pure freedom, not FOLLOWING THE LEADER and CONFORMING! Talk about traitors…Mao what a joke!
@ccasia2008 Yeah there’s lot of spoiled children that want a Black Nationalist Muslim & they want Obama Money! This Nation is infested w/ ppl that want the end of this once great Nation & turn it into a Communist State were absolutely heading that way. Our future is bleak because 99% of Politicians & the bills they’ve introduced & the amount of $ they’ve spent is bankrupting this Nation & stealing our freedoms. So Dr C Chan is right.! A Revolution will soon take place or this Nation will Parish.
From Chinese Scholar in Asia: You Americans are a bunch of spoiled children! Look who the majority voted for a Black Nationalist Muslim ! Your nation is infested with tens and millions of traitors to your nation! Your future is bleak! Your leaders are incompetent! Your stupid masses want a nanny state! You must PURGE your enemies within! Dr C Chan Singapore Manila H.K.
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