PC Magazine - USA (2020-09)

SECOND SCREENS

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he computer is where many of us spend a good part of our day working.

It’s also where students will likely be spending a lot of time taking

classes for the foreseeable future. And it just so happens to be the

ultimate media and gaming device, capable of playing more music, video, and

games than any other platform. There’s just one catch: Most monitors (and all

laptop displays) are smaller than the average TV. So why not connect your

laptop to your television for more compelling work and learning experiences on

a bigger screen?

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suitable for every situation, though. Depending on where your TV is, where

your computer is, how your home is set up, and what media you plan to use

your TV screen for, you need to consider exactly how to connect your laptop to

your TV.

How to Use Your Big-Screen TV

for Online Learning (and Fun)

BY WILL GREENWALD

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