Technology has come a long way and with the Internet this is no exception. One technology that has advanced rapidly is satellite TV which will allow you to watch free TV on your PC. Two methods exist and are described below.
Hardware based:
Requires specialized hardware attached to your PC known as PCTV cards. Depending on your preference, there are two types of TV tuner cards, one is internal and the other is external.
– External hardware:
Usually comes in a box that connects to your PC via USB port (USB 2.0 will perform best) or audio/video inputs. Wireless solutions also exist and can be used with media centers for a home theater system.
– Internal hardware cards are more popular since they are PCI based and easy to install. They also eliminate the bulky hardware that is required with external connections. For best picture and audio quality the cost of the hardware can be expensive.
The other end will be connected to your telephone line Dish, or cable line depending on the type of broadband access you are subscribing to.
Software based:
Requires no hardware. Software can be downloaded onto your PC instantly....