In order to watch cable television on computer, you
can go for 2 options. The first option is getting a PCTV card, plug it
in your computer and stream live tv channels using broadband
connection. The other is using satellite tv software to stream live
cable tv channels.
A PCTV card comes either in the form of
PCI/PCI Express card (internal) or USB device (external). The device
typically cost a few hundred dollars and will enable you to watch live
television feeds by using broadband connection. You can get this card
at major PC hardware stores.
On the other hand, by using
satellite tv software, there is no need for any hardware. You just
install the software, connect your PC or laptop to a broadband wired or
wireless connection and you can start to enjoy live cable tv.
For
both methods, you only pay a one-time fee for the purchase of
hardware/software. However, a good satellite tv software will cost you
no more than $50. That means with less than $50, you get to watch cable
television on computer for as long as you like, free of charge. No
monthly subscription fees, no pay per view fees. After a while, it will
almost feel like you are getting free live satellite television.
In
terms of number of channels offered, satellite television software wins
hands down with thousands of channels available to choose from world
wide in different languages.
Before you go ahead to purchase PCTV
cards or satellite tv software to watch cable television on computer,
make sure that the card or the software is supported by the operating
system of your desktop or laptop (XP, Mac, etc).