Stream media from Laptop to TV...HELP!!

I am cutting my cable and want to watch shows/movies online by connecting my laptop to my HDTV.  Laptop only has VGA (TV does also).  I want to maintain quality picture and sound but not sure how to go about this.  Can it be done wirelessly?  If so, what products do you recommend.  I'm completely new to this!
I just bought a Roku but I'm already missing some of my shows that are only available online (not available through Netflix, Hulu Plus, etc).  Maybe the Roku was not the best option...
Thanks!

Analog Quality "VGA" is not half bad at all at the highest resolution. Find yourself a good cable that shields from interference etc. You will also need a Line In, cable to go from the headphone jack on your laptop to the audio in , input usually located next to the VGA port on the television. It should be color coded. 
In answer to your question... I wonder if this product would work
Warpia - StreamHD Wireless PC-To-TV Media Adapters
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