Solved How to connect TV Cable to PC and watch it there.

Imrankhan

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I have no DTH or SetTopBox connection. My TV connects to a coaxial cable. I change TV channels through my TV remote control.
I want to connect the TV Cable to PC, through PCI card or USB device and watch TV in PC.
What hardware and software I need to get to do that.
 

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Dell XPS L502x
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You need a tuner , either a card for a desktop or a USB for a laptop and split the cable that goes to the TV. Take a look at this site Hauppauge. Art.
 

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