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How to use your laptop as a tv

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Hello,
my tv doesnt work so i wan o use my virgin box on my laptop, i know i can plug in the hdmi cable into my laptop but the image does ot appear, can u help me at all?
 

dscudella

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I was going to add my .02 but you already got your answers. Laptops HDMI port is OUT for plugging into a TV or Monitor so you need a Capture device or TV Tuner.