Software developments make it possible these days  to watch TV channels from all over the world. One of those applications called satellite TV for PC automates the channel-search and access process for you.

And there’s another way  now  to watch on your pc or laptop digital over-the-air TV (ATSC), while having a connection through a rooftop antenna or portable antenna. This system uses a small USB stick with a built-in HDTV tuner through which you can watch digital cable TV (not encoded), by means of a coaxal cable coming fro the cable jack to your computer input.

 

 

All this is made possible by a new   HDTV tuner in the form of a USB mini stick, by Pinnacle  Systems, known for their home video editing and TV viewing tools. The mini stick is activated by simply connecting it to a computer’s USB 2.0 port and either  a cable jack, an existing TV antenna or the included telescopic antenna.
There’s also a mini stick suitable for MAC users.

The TV Tuner in the form of a mini USB stick, so it’s easy to plug in, features a channel scan option to find your local over-the-air SD and HD TV channels  as well as your FM and Internet radio stations from around the world. You can also use the Electronic Program Guide (EPG3) when connected to the internet. And you’re able to schedule recordings from TitanTV.com, a free Internet-based Electronic Programming  Guide (EPG) so that they don’t miss their favorite programs.

Over-the-air ATSC
ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas of the United States. ATSC reception is dependent on many factors. The provided antenna will allow  reception in areas where there is a good ATSC signal. In regions or rooms where the signal  is not strong, an amplified rooftop antenna will be required.

In case you don’t have doubts about is it possible to watch tv on a pc , and want to view many TV channels form all over the globe, without any extra hardware to purchase, the Satellite TV for PC option might be your choice.

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