To save space and money, some people use a computer instead of a regular TV. You can watch TV channels even without using additional equipment.
Necessary
TV tuner
Instructions
Step 1
If you need to occasionally watch television channels, then use the online broadcast. There are special sites that broadcast some TV channels around the clock. There are also official websites of TV channels, for example https://stream.1tv.ru/dvr/ch1.shtml, which broadcasts live TV programs
Step 2
The above method has the following disadvantages: firstly, for the successful playback of online programs, a high speed of Internet access is required, and secondly, not all TV channels are broadcast on the Internet. So if this option does not suit you, then get a TV tuner.
Step 3
These devices are divided into two types: external and internal. The latter type is recommended for use with laptops. Choose your favorite TV tuner.
Step 4
Install the equipment in the system unit or connect it to the USB port. Turn on your laptop or computer. Install drivers and software for your new device.
Step 5
Connect the TV antenna cable or receiver to the TV tuner (if you are using satellite TV). Switch on the program installed to work with the TV tuner.
Step 6
Activate automatic channel search. If necessary, add several desired frequencies yourself. Perform fine manual adjustments if you are not satisfied with the picture quality of some channels.
Step 7
Remove unnecessary TV channels. Save playlist and settings. In most cases, in order to output sound to computer speakers, you need to configure the program that accompanies the audio drivers.
Step 8
If the TV tuner has an Audio Out port, connect it to the Audio In channel of your computer sound card. Now you don't have to constantly switch the audio playback source.
