How to Get TV on Your PC: Start Watching Today With Any of These Four Methods
Marc Sandford
May 01, 2007
Getting TV on my PC has radically altered the way that I watch television and, I'm sorry to say, has had a significant impact on my work habits. When thousands of television shows, movies, and sports are just a few keystrokes away, it really puts your work ethic to the test. You already know what the Internet is like when it comes to finding material to read. Well just picture a similar multitude of seemingly inexhaustible sources of TV viewing. Cable TV doesn't come close.
In this article I will show you how to get TV on your PC using two freely available resources on the Internet as well as two other methods that will involve a purchase of some kind. If your computer is up to date and you have a broadband Internet connection you are set to go.
Here they are:
1) If you ever miss your favorite prime time show on one of the big TV networks, it may not matter. Chances are good that they'll have that episode available for online viewing. Just visit their web site and look it up. I know that several of NBC and CBS prime time shows are online.
2) If you enjoy the challenge of a good hunt, try searching through the public domain for the old classics. The public domain consists of material with expired copyrights that were never renewed. As such, it's available for your consumption for free. You don't really need to research the exact terms of use for this material since you are simply downloading it for private use. It's enough to just include the phase "public domain" in your search queries. You'll need to be persistent in your searching. Try variations on "public domain movies", shows, videos, etc.
3) Are you a "do it yourself" hands on type of person? If the answer is yes, then you might try installing a TV tuner card into your PC. A TV tuner card of good quality can average between $100 to $200. The tuner card enables your PC to receive television signals and display them on your monitor. To be honest, I'm personally not all that enthused about this technique because you haven't gained much of a benefit in doing this. All you've done is gain another TV set with the same limited number of shows and the same reception problems. I've included this only because it is technically a way of showing you how to get TV on your PC.
4) The last technique involves the use of proprietary software that enables you to watch satellite TV over the Internet. This is a fairly recent development. Because the transmission is over the Internet, satellite dishes aren't needed and the number of channels you can receive are not dependent on your locality. In fact, up to 3000 channels are available. Also, there are no monthly charges, just a one time software purchase and you are set for life. The software prices range from $40 to $100.
To recap, I've shown you how to get TV on your PC using four completely different techniques. The first two are free for your enjoyment right now. The other two require a purchase but the last method will have the greatest impact on your TV viewing.
Get the exact details for obtaining satellite TV on your PC here. You will also find more information on TV tuner card installation as well.
In this article I will show you how to get TV on your PC using two freely available resources on the Internet as well as two other methods that will involve a purchase of some kind. If your computer is up to date and you have a broadband Internet connection you are set to go.
Here they are:
1) If you ever miss your favorite prime time show on one of the big TV networks, it may not matter. Chances are good that they'll have that episode available for online viewing. Just visit their web site and look it up. I know that several of NBC and CBS prime time shows are online.
2) If you enjoy the challenge of a good hunt, try searching through the public domain for the old classics. The public domain consists of material with expired copyrights that were never renewed. As such, it's available for your consumption for free. You don't really need to research the exact terms of use for this material since you are simply downloading it for private use. It's enough to just include the phase "public domain" in your search queries. You'll need to be persistent in your searching. Try variations on "public domain movies", shows, videos, etc.
3) Are you a "do it yourself" hands on type of person? If the answer is yes, then you might try installing a TV tuner card into your PC. A TV tuner card of good quality can average between $100 to $200. The tuner card enables your PC to receive television signals and display them on your monitor. To be honest, I'm personally not all that enthused about this technique because you haven't gained much of a benefit in doing this. All you've done is gain another TV set with the same limited number of shows and the same reception problems. I've included this only because it is technically a way of showing you how to get TV on your PC.
4) The last technique involves the use of proprietary software that enables you to watch satellite TV over the Internet. This is a fairly recent development. Because the transmission is over the Internet, satellite dishes aren't needed and the number of channels you can receive are not dependent on your locality. In fact, up to 3000 channels are available. Also, there are no monthly charges, just a one time software purchase and you are set for life. The software prices range from $40 to $100.
To recap, I've shown you how to get TV on your PC using four completely different techniques. The first two are free for your enjoyment right now. The other two require a purchase but the last method will have the greatest impact on your TV viewing.
Get the exact details for obtaining satellite TV on your PC here. You will also find more information on TV tuner card installation as well.