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How do I connect my computer to my television?

My computer is a dell dimension 8400 and my television is a recent toshiba. My computer is old and doesn't have an available VGA slot. I've tried an S-Video cord but the S-video input has 4 pins on the television and 7 pins on the back of my tower. Any ideas? I can't use the monitor cable because then the monitor won't work. I'm wondering if that adapter will do the trick.

Public Comments

1. Have you googled 4 to 7 pin S-Video adapter? Honestly you should perhaps look into getting a new video card with dvi if you plan on doing this a lot. At least one that has 2 video outputs.
2. Wait, your computer is old and doesn't have an "available VGA slot"? How the hell do you connect your computer to a monitor? With magic? Use that connection!!!
3. get yourself a 7pin to 4pin s video adapter! http://www.huetronworld.com/rca-pc2tv-7inch.html?productid=rca-pc2tv-7inch&channelid=BIZRA
4. The only thing you can do is try to find an adapter for the S-Video or try the RCA jack, baring that you may need a new TV to satisfy your needs.