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Did you know, there's a simple gadget that will effectively turn your computer into a television set and personal video recorder? Or that you can watch many of your favorite shows online?
Imagine... putting that big screen television set to good use as a secondary, or even primary, monitor for your computer. Although the price of computer monitors has dropped in recent years, to purchase one comparable to the size of an average consumer TV set would be quite expensive. So naturally, thoughts of using larger and comparatively less expensive television sets for computing purposes quickly emerge.
For 80 years, over-the-air television signals have been broadcast in analog format. But a new federal law in the USA mandates that television stations must broadcast in digital format only, beginning June 12, 2009. This article will answer your questions about digital TV, who is affected by the analog to digital switchover, and what you'll need to do.
Even if you don't have a fancy new HDTV (high-definition television), you can still get free HDTV on your PC. HDTV broadcasts can be transmitted at up to 1920x1080 pixels. So the picture is astonishingly clear when compared to Standard Definition broadcasts, with a resolution of about 480x330 pixels. That's lower than the old VGA computer screens we tossed out 15 years ago!
Relax, it's not WebTV all over again. Internet capable HD televisions (also called Broadband HDTVs) connect directly to your Internet router, enabling browsing the Web on your big screen, and integration of entertainment services like Netflix and interactive TV Widgets with your television.
If you're tired of the clutter of cables going to and from your HD television screen, there are a variety of options for going wireless with HDTV. You'll still have to plug your TV into a nearby power source, but the goal is to get rid of all those bulky cables that run between the TV and your set-top box, DVD player and other multimedia equipment.
Are you ready to turn your home computer into a home theater system? Learn how to choose a monitor that will make your movies look good, find a Blu-ray drive that can also play your DVDs and CDs, and some awesome speakers. I also have tips on how to add a special home theater keyboard, an HD video card, and a TV tuner so you can watch live TV on your PC.
The time has come to take over your television. Using a DVR, you can record your favorite shows, pause and rewind during viewing, and even skip the commercials. You want a DVR like your friends, but you're not sure how to go about it.
Hulu lets you watch popular TV shows and movies online. No downloads required. No cost. We're not talking small and unheard of shows and Youtube-quality home movies, either. Hulu is home to popular network TV shows and films you can find on TV, such as The Simpsons, The Office, House, Firefly and tons more. You can view the programs in a full screen setting, but you'll need a high-speed connection.
