Are you interested in using an old monitor as a TV?
So, can monitors be a TV?
It turns out they can!
In the past, computer monitors were used for graphical processing while TVs were used for entertainment. Well, not anymore. Today, most monitors can be used like a conventional TV with some adjustments.
But not all monitors can work like a TV.
Some older monitors may have a square aspect ratio which is different than the widescreen ratio normally found on today’s televisions. That means you might get some black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
Requirements
Some monitors can't receive audio input and some don't have built-in speakers.
So these are the two basic requirements.
The first thing you need to do is check if your monitor has a HDMI connection.
If it does, good. But that's still not enough.
The next step is to check if your monitor has built-in speakers. Nobody wants to watch a muted TV, right?
If your monitor meets both requirements you just need to confirm that your TV provider outputs video in HDMI format.
My monitor does not meet the requirements
There are three different scenarios:
- HDMI compatible but no audio.
- Monitors with DVI or VGA only.
- Incompatible TV provider.
I have made an article to solve these issues:
Looking for a new Monitor?
Choosing a Monitor can be very difficult if you know nothing about technology.
Some will pay for features they do not need while others may not consider what they really want.
So I created this quick, newbie guide to help you focus on what is really important to you:
How to choose a computer monitor that best suits you…
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