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I am trying to figure out a way to watch the movies I have on iTunes on my TV. Is this possible?

I am also pretty lost when it comes to computer stuff. Use the simplest language possible haha.

download the movies on to a dvd and play that on your t.v,
hope this helps

It depends on the ports you have on your computer and on your TV. Check what kinds you have on your laptop.

The four main types are (in increasing quality):
1. S-Video [2 types: 4Pin as in picture|7Pin]
Port: http://www.coloredhome.com/video/s-video…
Cord: http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/graphic…
2. VGA
Port: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co…
Cord: http://www.thisishowyoudoit.com/blogimag…
3. DVI
Port: http://vocaro.com/trevor/blog/wp-content…
Cord: http://auctioninvestor.com/shop/images/d…
4. HDMI - also transfers sound signal
Port: http://media.bestofmicro.com/,2-3-49323-…
Cord: http://www.k1cable.com/images/hdmi_000.j…


All of these do the same thing: The laptop sends the video information through the Port and the Cord. Your TV Recieves that information in its port. Numbers 1 to 3 do not transfer sound, so you will need a separate adapter for your headphone to TV Audio. #4 HDMI transfers both sound and audio data, so you won't need a separate cable for sound.

Check if your TV has corresponding ports. If not, you can buy additional adapters. This is an example of a VGA to RCA(Red/White/Yellow analog cables) and S-Video

http://www.gainbery.com/Product/Adaptor/…

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A tip: try to avoid S-video. The quality isn't quite as clear as the others. I tried it on a few TVs already, and I could not read small text well on the TV screen. Try to use a VGA to RCA adapter at the very least.

Just plug them in, go to your video settings and set your computer to allow the TV as a secondary screen, and tune your TV to the right video channel.

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The above is for PC. If you have a Mac, you may need to add one more step: that is the MINI-DVI port. (One of these: http://www.screencapturenews.com/wp-cont… )

You can buy it at your local electronics store. You just need to find the appropriate adapter, whether it is M-DVI to VGA, DVI, HDMI, etc. (For Example: M-DVI to VGA http://www.tvcables.co.uk/images/items/m… )The only thing is, the MINI-DVI does not transfer sound for HDMI, so you will need a separate cable for that.

jackyboy wrote:I am trying to figure out a way to watch the movies I have on iTunes on my TV. Is this possible?

I am also pretty lost when it comes to computer stuff. Use the simplest language possible haha.

You can watch videos from your white MacBook by connecting it directly to your television.

Your recent white MacBook has a Mini DisplayPort video output port. Assuming that your television has an HDMI input, you can use this adapter for high quality video. It also does digital audio:

Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI 1080p Video with Digital Audio Adapter ($70)
http://www.kanexlive.com/products/item.aspx?id=3495