Watch Netflix on your TV or projector

 

Although the term "Netflix" took on a life of its own and has come to represent TV shows, movies, documentaries, children's programming and more, Netflix has only been around since 1997. In fact, Netflix didn't even bring its streaming service to the UK until 2008.I guess it goes without saying that 'Netflix' is at least as old as iPods or Internet radio. But in 2014 it seems as though everyone needs a brief moment of personal escapism. We need to let our hair down – I mean literally and figuratively – from our busy lives.In that spirit, here are 10 ways you can enjoy Netflix.

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1. Connect your laptop to your TV or projector via HDMI or S-Video cable; see my video above for details. (Please note, I cover Macs and PCs in the same video.)2. If you have a smart TV with built-in streaming capability, connect an HDMI cable from your TV to your laptop (or simply log into it).3. If you have a laptop with a screen size of 10 inches or larger, plug it into your TV with an HDMI cable.4. If you have a powerful gaming computer that's hooked upto a large TV or projector, you can also stream Netflix via your gaming console if it's connected to the same network as your computer.5. If you don't have any of the above, visit www.toptenreviews.com/electronics/gadgets/best-external-dvd-drives-for-pc/. You will find the best external DVD drives for PCs there.

 

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6. You can also buy a Roku device that will let you watch Netflix on TV using Roku 7. If you want to stream Netflix on your mobile device, see .asp for the best way to do that as well as get some other streaming devicesfurther reading: How to watch netflix on a hdtvRead also: Streaming media players review [to use instead of buying Roku, which is 1$ more expensive]8. If you're a patient person, rent a short-term DVD from Netflix and watch it on your DVD player hooked up to your TV.9. Go to www.watchonlinefree.tv and find out how you can watch hundreds of movies and TV shows online – including Netflix programs such as House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Arrested Development – without paying anything to Netflix or anyone else.

10. If you have a Roku device, you can use it to play games like Angry Birds on your TV; see .asp for details.

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Watch Netflix on iPhone or Android

1. I'm writing this article from my iPhone, so I stream Netflix on it. If you have an iOS device (smartphone or tablet), then go to www.atdmt.com/streaming-video-devices/roku-streaming-media-player/#iphone and download the free Roku app onto your smartphone or tablet; then go through the setup process.

2. You can also use an iPad app to stream Netflix, called Watcherok;

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Watch Netflix on Xbox 360

1. If you have an Xbox 360, you can use Xbox Live (Xbox.com) to watch Netflix and other content online through the Xbox 360 if you have a TV with the right connection .