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My Laptop does not have an HDMI port. It does have a 15 pin hole, my Smart TV has both. What is the best way to connect my Lap

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don't think Kim_8_ has usb 3 on that laptop as that 15 pin connector sounds like vga. connect a male to male vga cable between the laptop & tv. select input source as pc on tv.
don't think Kim_8_ has usb 3 on that laptop as that 15 pin connector sounds like vga. connect a male to male vga cable between the laptop & tv. select input source as pc on tv.
 
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Kim_8_ might be a guy or girl. don't think vga to hdmi is really worth it because it will still be running vga even tho using the adapter, cost of that adapter & cost of the hdmi cable.