HT5922 can i watch the dvd in my desktop on my apple tv?

can i watch the dvd in my desktop on my apple tv?
What are the steps?

I'm new to this aspect of technology so sorry if I seem a bit lame here but what is the advantage of Apple tv if I have the ability to go wifi from my computer to my smart tv? I know if I had an old stlye tv that would be necessary but didn't think so with my newer set up.
Again I just recently purchade this setup and was hoping to watch a dvd on my tv from my mac via wi-fi, (our old dvd player won't connect to the new tv...
Thanks for your help, not trying to be difficult just trying to learn and understand.

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