Install a TV tuner to make watching live programs online simple and effective. TV tuners attached to USB drives or are installed in slot on the other board. Once installed, a TV cable can be plugged into the computer and programming can be watched using software that comes with the tuner or can be directed through programs like Windows Media Player. Tuners are available that allow users to watch programming and record live television shows for later viewing. In many situations, TV tuners are used to combine the functionality of a PC with the accessibility of a normal TV cable connection.
Attach an HDTV tuner to a PC to enjoy high-definition channels and content. HDTV tuners are available as USB attachments or can be found as a function on some higher-end graphics cards. Both options will allow you to attach an HDMI cable to your computer that will stream high-definition TV to your computer from a cable box or other high-definition device.
Networks are beginning to post their content to websites that generates extra income for them. Viewers can search the websites for shows and movies that are being aired on the network currently. Many broadcasting stations allow users to search through current and archived episodes. They also make additional content, such as: interviews, commentary and deleted scenes, available through these websites. Many sports channels offer online options to view content. You can view live sporting events at Foxsports.com. While most of the major networks still are not posting live episodes on their websites, many news-broadcasting networks have begun posting channel feeds live on theirs. Check out CNN.com i for news headlines and live feeds for news stories and information.