Open Question: how do i play movies from my laptop on the telly?

[Knowledge Bot]

I want to connect my laptop to the tv so i can play the films i have! im not technical AT ALL so can you explain things rly simply lol! i dont have a clue wot all the technical terms are! Also..i have an XBOX...just a normal one and wondered if i cudnt connect my laptop straight 2 the tv..could i connect it to my XBOX? thanx