Computer display through apple tv

can i connect my computer to my apple tv, using it to display content from my computer on my tv? I have a macbook from 2010 & iphone4s

Mirroring would technically work but you would have to be at the computer to control the music, shows or movies you are watching.  It would be much easier to use the ATV menus to do so.  Enable Home Sharing in iTunes and then enter the home sharing password in ATV.  You will then be able to see all your iTunes content under the Computers Icon on ATV.

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