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Making TV wireless to use with old laptop

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I want to be able to use the LCD flatscreen TV with my notebook (preferably wirelessly) but with some functionality missing on some components it is a bit of a challenge. I think I have it sussed but then get confused again!Current Hardware:Samsung 40" HD TV. BUT, this model only has 1 x USB, 1xHDMI and normal signal input.Sony Bluray DVD player with 1 x internet port and 1 x usb portOld Notebook computer without an HDMI port. (I know ideally I should replace this but $$ are tight)Whole house is Cat 5 cabled so there is Cabling in the lounge Dlink wireless router in lounge so signal is excellentAlso, have new Mini/MIcro LG HiFi System with ipod dock, usb input, hdmi out etc,Current setup:I have a network cable plugged into DVD, and HDMI from DVD to TV.I purchased a smart 1 to 3 HDMI cable to give me more HDMI inputs to TV. (This is good, it switches from DVD to HiFi seamlessly) - purchased from Rapallo How can I better use the components I have:a) If using notebook to TV via cableb) If using notebook to TV via wireless. Any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated.

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