Electronic devices are now embedded within each other, such as cell phones with built-in cameras and the ability to watch TV on a PC. TV network websites, Hulu.com, and SurfTheChannel.com offer TV shows online. TV tuners and Slingbox allow live TV viewing and recording on a computer.
As communication technology advanced, some electronic devices started to be embedded within each other. One example is that most cell phones now come with built-in digital cameras. Another way this occurs is that we can now watch TV on a PC or personal computer. There are various ways this can be done, depending on each person’s preferences, but they all allow a person the option of television entertainment on a computer.
One way you can watch TV on a PC is on TV network websites. The five major broadcast networks in the United States offer full episodes of many of their television shows for viewing on the Internet. These episodes are usually available within about a week of their original airing and remain available on the site for a limited number of weeks. An advantage of watching television this way is that commercial breaks tend to be shorter. You can also start watching from any point in the episode.
Official TV network websites aren’t the only places on the Internet that allow you to watch TV on a PC. Hulu.com, which was started as a joint venture between American network parent companies NBC and FOX, also offers full episodes of many television programs from a large number of cable and broadcast networks. Due to licensing restrictions, content on Hulu.com is only available in the United States.
The widest variety of television programs is available on the SurfTheChannel.com website. This site might be one of the best ways to watch TV on a PC. While the site itself does not host or broadcast any content, it directs users to locations on many sites where the TV shows and movies they are interested in are available. These external websites may be located on servers around the world, and users should take appropriate precautions to avoid accidentally contracting a computer virus from one of them.
Another way to watch TV on a PC is with a TV tuner used as part of a PC. These devices usually connect to a PC and also have a place to connect a coaxial cable, through which a TV signal is carried. This allows the user to watch live television on a computer and many models feature the ability to rewind, pause and record programming to the computer’s hard drive. The Slingbox is a similar product, which transmits the TV signal to a computer via a high-speed Internet connection, allowing for remote viewing.
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