Gone are the days when the claim that computers could supersede televisions brought a smile. Today, with the presence of certain devices and software, you can watch programs that are broadcast on television on your computer. To do this is very simple, just follow the instructions clearly.
Instructions
Step 1
Get a TV tuner to convert your computer monitor into a TV. In general, if you watch the broadcast of channels online, then you can do without it. But in this example, consider the situation with the use of a TV tuner.
Step 2
Install the TV tuner software. Usually it is included in the kit, but on the Internet you can download a lot of alternative programs created to work with these devices. They perform very diverse functions: from performing automatic recording of a TV program at a specified time to displaying images simultaneously from several TV channels.
Step 3
Download an alternative program for TV tuner maintenance and TV channel management. Many of these programs cost a lot of money, so take a close look at its capabilities before installing it on your computer. If it works without interruptions and its capabilities are enough for comfortable viewing of television programs, then other applications may not be needed at all.
Step 4
Install the program on your computer. Take, for example, the most popular AverTV program that comes with AverMedia tuners. During the installation process, information about the user's location is requested. This is necessary to select the broadcast format (they are different for some countries). With it, you will compose a list of channels by starting a range scan or adding manually.
Step 5
Use the program to record signals from any external sources (satellite tuner, camcorder, VCR). The program has a remote control program that can be controlled both in reality and from the keyboard. This function is useful in case of sticky buttons on the remote control after long use. Then you can either reassign the buttons or control the tuner virtually.
