I have numerous movies on my PC hard drive. I have many DVDs that can be read from my PC. I have Wi-Fi in my home. I have a TV with a HDMI input. I have a DVD player that does not play MP4s.
  Any idea on HOW I could play something on my PC and see it on my TV (5m apart, wiring required?)
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Viewing movies from PC HD on Wi-Fi with HDMI TV?