How to mirror desktop to Apple TV?

I just upgraded to Mavericks on our iMac. It seems that I should be able to mirror the desktop to our Apple TV, but I can't figure out how to do it. I can play to the Apple TV via iTunes, but I want to mirror the desktop.. is this possible? Thanks!

You have to use AirPlay Mirroring, which requires a Mid 2011 or newer iMac. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5404
If your computer is not supported, use an application like AirParrot or Beamer

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