The lack of HDMI inputs on almost all laptops is a huge drawback for anyone who wants to easily play a video game on the road, for example. As to why no manufacturers offer this piece of convenience ...

If you’re using a laptop] on a daily basis, you’ll know how tiring it can get to stare at a 13-inch screen for hours on end. This is why it’s great that most modern computers can be connected to a TV.

How do I connect both items using the fewest cables and adapters as possible, both video and audio? So far the only solutions I've finagled are (and these could be totally wrong, so please enlighten ...