Perform any search on Google related to watching TV on your computer and you’ll get millions of search results. So the question of whether or not people are actively seeking out the answer to how to watch live TV on your computer is certainly proven.
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But the answers are also revealing that there are several ways of accomplishing this task that must be examined in order to make the best selection. That being said we’ll take a look at a couple of the popular options available on the market.
TV On Your Computer: PC Cards and Adapters
One of the most common types of PC cards used for this purpose is called a PC TV tuner card/adapter. This unit is usually designed to either connect internally in the computer through one of the available expansion slots or via an external connection such as USB or Firewire.
The adapter is usually sold with an included software package that has a driver base (contains the software drivers necessary to install the device on whatever version of operating system that is being run on the computer) and a tuner package (allows the user to select channels, record video, etc. just like on a regular TV or VCR). These cards are usually simple to install and not very expensive.
The card allows you to watch TV on your computer by simply connecting a video source (cable or antenna) to it just like you would to a regular TV set thus turning the computer’s monitor into a TV screen.
For this type connection it is important to follow the PC Tuner card manufacturer’s suggested hardware specifications in order to be receive the best quality picture and sound. This would include a fast enough CPU and ample memory and hard drive space.
One downside to this type of connection would be limitations on the location where the unit could be used because it would be dependent on the availability of a cable or antenna source. However a upside would be the ease of installation and operation.
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TV On Your Computer: Online TV
With the influx of the Internet into our homes and work places, the ability to stream video and other content directly to our computers has been greatly enhanced. Companies such as Blockbuster, Netflix and even the major networks like CBS, NBC and ABC have begun providing online content that can be viewed over the Internet using multimedia software and utilities.
What makes this such an attractive alternative is the increased access to Broadband Internet services. This service has allowed access to video content from all over the world opening up an almost unlimited source of content for viewers.
One type of content providers has been categorized as satellite TV on PC programming. With this type of service the user simply downloads a piece of software that allows viewing satellite content on the computer. This service is sometimes referred to as free satellite TV because it usually involves a one-time setup fee and no recurring monthly charges. Just like in the case of the hardware solution above, the quality of service will be determined by the computer’s hardware, the speed of the Internet connection and the video feed streamed from the provider.
Pros and Cons of Satellite TV on Your Computer
Some not so good things about Satellite TV on your computer
- Picture quality dependent on hardware, software, Broadband connection and content provider
- Relatively new product on the market
Some good things about Satellite TV on your computer
- Generally, a one-time setup fee with no additional recurring charges
- Large programming coverage (lots of channels to choose from)
- Convenient and accessible from any Broadband source (wired and wireless)
- Portable, especially if software being used on notebook
TV On Your Computer: Final Thoughts
We are generally becoming a more mobile society finding ourselves moving away from the old traditional ways of doing things. Technology advances have opened the doors to limitless possibilities. Just think only a few years ago we were all carrying beepers (pagers). Now we’re carrying mobile devices that not only allow us to receive and make calls but surf the Internet, receive video and media content. It would naturally figure that we will also begin to see technology advances in other areas such as how we view TV content.
Imagine sitting in your favorite restaurant, or at the baseball game or even the library connected to thousands of TV channels. Yes you can watch TV from your computer!
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