[Hidden-tech] HDMI adapter needed

[Christine Polaczak]

Thank you to everyone who responded with possible solutions to my HDMI question. I’ll begin my exploration shortly.

In great appreciation,
Chris

Christine Polaczak
chris at cpdesignworks.com
413 539-3582




> On Jan 5, 2016, at 7:11 PM, sgelfan at rcn.com wrote:
> 
> Hi
> 
> I don't know if this will work for you, but when I was trying to go that route, the guy at Staples told me to just get a chromecast USB for $35 (probably less now) and from that, anything from my computer, including just Word or emails, can be seen on the TV...I am assuming that if the TV has an HDMI port, is also has a USB port
> 
> good luck
> 
> Stephanie
> 
> From: "Christine Polaczak" <chris at cpdesignworks.com>
> To: "Hidden Tech-discussion" <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 4:48:40 PM
> Subject: [Hidden-tech] HDMI adapter needed
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> Dear Hidden-Tech folks,
> 
> Happy New Year to all! 
> 
> I need your help finding the correct cable which will link my 2009 MacBook Pro with an HDMI-ready tv. I have the HDMI cable and am using it with a Roku box. But I want to connect my MacBook to a tv at a friend’s house without Roku, Apple TV, or a Netflix account. 
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> My first attempt was to purchase a Mini DisplayPort+Toslink Audio to HDMI Adapter. The setup worked for a few minutes, then an error message appeared on the computer screen indicating that I should turn off the device using too much power. I don’t understand that message.
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> Is there a solution to this problem? 
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> Thank you in advance for your help, as always.
> 
> Chris
> 
> Christine Polaczak
> chris at cpdesignworks.com <mailto:chris at cpdesignworks.com>
> 413 539-3582
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