tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32614575130961689692011-11-27T17:09:22.077-08:00Dave Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11756770159707648269noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3261457513096168969.post-90545917399087405592009-05-20T21:14:00.000-07:002009-05-20T21:17:43.159-07:00Want to watch TV on your computer? Follow these steps to install a TV tuner card.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Steps</span><br /><br /> 1. Purchase a TV tuner card for a PCI slot.<br /> 2. Power off and unplug your computer.<br /> 3. Open its case by removing the side panel (typically the left side of a case).<br /> 4. Locate a free PCI slot on the motherboard. This is the long, white, plastic socket situated towards the back of your computer.<br /> 5. Remove the expansion slot cover (metal plate) from the case which aligns with the PCI slot you will use.<br /> 6. Insert the tuner card into this slot. Press firmly but not too hard as you may crack the TV tuner card.<br /> 7. Close the computer case (replace the panel).<br /> 8. Hook up your television coaxial cable to the correct connection input port on the back of your newly installed tuner card (do not use the connection marked "FM").<br /> 9. Plug in the computer. Make sure all cables you disconnected earlier are reconnected.<br /> 10. Power on the computer.<br /> 11. Install your tuner card drivers from either the CD supplied with your card, or from the manufacturer's website.<br /> 12. Launch the software provided by the card's manufacturer, or download TV recording software to watch and record TV channels.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tips</span><br /><br /> * If available, follow the instructions specific to your tuner card.<br /> * Do not force any computer component. Everything should fit together smoothly, and if it doesn't, something is not aligned correctly.<br /> * A "slingbox" will give your PC access to your recorded TiVo shows.<br /> * You can also use EyeTV<br /><br />If you don't have the technical expertise to install a tv card into your computer you can download full tv programs and movies in full HD in real time. There is been aggressive growth in this emerging internet market. A good example of companies who offer this service is,<a href="http://www.WatchTVonInternet.com/">http//www.WatchTVonInternet.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Warnings</span><br /><br /> * Do not install or remove components while your PC is powered on. It is safe to do this while your PC is plugged into an AC outlet, provided the PC is powered off, because it is electrically grounded to reduce static electricity. However, do not touch anything on the motherboard other than the PCI slot while it is plugged into an AC outlet.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Things You'll Need</span><br /><br /> * TV tuner card<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3261457513096168969-9054591739908740559?l=howtowatchtvonyourpc.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dave Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11756770159707648269noreply@blogger.com0