If you have a very small laptop, you may have an HDMI port and not know it. Look for a micro HDMI port ... it will almost certainly have good old VGA. The same goes for your HDTV.

Using an HDMI ... a micro HDMI or a mini HDMI port, so you’ll need a different cable — you can get it via the buttons below. If you have an older laptop and TV, you’ll likely find a VGA ...