I am wanting to connect my mac air to my tv to watch certain television programs. What adapter do I need to connect to the usb-hdmi ports?

I would like tot cannect my mac air to my tv. Can it be done and if so what kindof addapter do I need to make it work?

Hi kkohler103,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The articles below may be able to help you with this. Click on the links to see more details and screenshots.
Apple - Support - Displays
http://www.apple.com/support/displays/
Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3382#2
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Cheers,
- Judy

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