Question about Windows Media Center and Notebook

I have this unused notebook that I bought a year ago, so it’s still pretty much up to date.

I was wandering if I can use my notebook as a media center? Im thinking to install a windows media center on my notebook, however Im not sure how this media center works.

The thing is I wanna be able to hook up my notebook nto TV, and wanna be able to use the tv as my monitor?

thanks

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