Can I stream what is on my computer to my TV using ATV?

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Can I stream what is on my computer to my TV using ATV?

I am new to ATV, can I stream what I am doing on my computer it my TV using ATV. Thus almost using it like a monitor?

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MACBOOK, Mac OS X (10.6.5)

Posted on Nov 27, 2010 2:47 PM

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vazandrew

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Nov 27, 2010 3:17 PM in response to mkcord

No. You can stream content from iTunes (if it's in a approved format), rent movies (TV shows if you're in the US), view netflix, youtube and podcasts. You can also stream music (ipod app and select 3rd party apps) and videos (youtube and ipod app) from your iphone/itouch.

You would have to connect a computer directly to your TV to do what you're asking.

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mkcord Author

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Nov 28, 2010 5:53 AM in response to vazandrew

Thanks. Can I use a USB cable to do that or some other cableing?

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vazandrew

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Nov 28, 2010 9:53 AM in response to mkcord

If you are referring to how to connect your computer to TV, no you cannot use USB. DVI, some tv's accept VGA, some newer computers (ie mac mini) have HDMI. You will need to connect audio separately if you can't use the latter cable.

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