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WMC & TV tuners
I hope I'm in the right place &, if not, please excuse my ignorance. I AM trying to learn. I recently got my 1st desktop, an Emachines ET1331, which came loaded with Windows 7-64 bit, & I would like to take full advantage of the Media Center, including the live TV access & DVR- like recording functions. This comes in 2 parts. If I were to use an add-in card installed in the back, or an MMC-type card inserted in the front, would my cable signal be transmitted wirelessly via modem & wireless router to the computer same as the internet connection which runs through the same cable, of course, ala Comcast? Or does a cable still have to be connected to my computer? Which leads to part 2: There is no place to connect a cable to the tower itself so I would need to use a USB TV tuner with cable jack on the receiving end. I've perused the Windows 7 compatability Center, but could I get some recommendations for any that come with any necessary software & a media center remote control. Please bear in mind that I became disabled last year & I'm still adjusting to a fixed income, (I can live comfortably with less than top-of-the-line).
I would just take a moment to thank those of you who may be becoming familiar with me asking questions of the how-to nature lately, & putting up with my lack of know-how on so many matters. And even more profound thanks to those of you who take the time to help an old newbie out Best wishes to you all.