
USB-C: If you don't see any other display ports on your laptop, it may offer the ability to connect a display through its USB-C port-though you may have to check the laptop's manual to find out. Mini DisplayPort: As the name suggests, this is a smaller version of DisplayPort designed for thinner laptops. DisplayPort: Similar to HDMI, you'll find this on a lot of modern computers-though you won't find it on your TV, so you'll need an adapter to connect the two devices together. You can just borrow the HDMI cable from your streaming box, game console, or other device for your laptop. If you have an HDMI port on your laptop, it'll be the easiest way to connect the two together, since you won't need to buy a new cable or adapter. HDMI: This is the port your modern HDTV likely uses to transmit video and audio over one cable. But it'll do in a pinch if you have no other options.
Since it's analog, it won't be as high quality as the other options below, and converting the signal for a TV's HDMI port requires a dongle that plugs into the wall. VGA: This was common for years, but you won't typically find it as often these days except on older or office machines (and some older TVs).