Here's how to connect your Windows or Mac laptop to a TV with a wired or wireless connection. How to connect a laptop or MacBook to a TV with a cable The most straightforward way to connect your ...

Although we live in the age of the smart TV, where plenty of apps can be run directly on a TV's operating system, there are still plenty of reasons why one might want to cast from a laptop to a TV.

Your laptop will try to connect to the TV, and a message will appear on your television prompting you to allow or deny the connection. Select Allow and the connection will be established.