How to Connect Cable TV to Your Computer

To connect cable TV to your computer, the easiest way to do that is by installing a TV tuner card. With a little luck and following some basic instructions, you'll be watching cable TV in no time.

Things You'll Need

• TV tuner card
• Cable TV subscription

Instructions

Determining What Kind of Tuner You Need

1. Determine what kind of slot you have on your computer before purchasing any TV tuner card.

2. Buy a TV tuner card that fits into a PCI slot if you have a desktop computer.

3. Purchase a TV tuner that fits into a PC card slot if you have a larger laptop that has the appropriate slot.

4. Purchase a TV tuner that fits into a USB slot if your computer does not have either of the two slots.

5. Ensure that your TV tuner card is compatible with Apple products If you have a Mac.

Connecting the TV Tuner Card to your Computer (Non-USB)

1. Ensure that all of your operating system software is updated.

2. Install any software that came with the TV tuner card.

3. Turn off your computer.

4. Open the side of your computer and snugly fit the card into a PCI slot if you have a PCI TV tuner.

5. Slide the PC card into the PC card slot if you have a PC card TV tuner.

6. Connect the coaxial cable to the TV tuner box. Ensure that the connection is not too tight nor too loose.

7. Open any software that came with the program. Make sure that you run a channel scan before watching TV to maximize your TV watching experience.

Connecting the TV Tuner Card to your Computer (USB)

1. Ensure that all of your operating system software is updated.

2. Install any driver software that may have come with the product.

3. Connect the coaxial cable to the TV tuner box. Ensure that the connection is not too tight nor too loose.

4. Connect the USB cable to the computer.

5. Open any software that came with the program. Make sure that you run a channel scan before watching TV to maximize your TV watching experience.

Tips & Warnings

• Ensure that all drivers are up to date when installing your TV tuner card. Check the manufacturer's website to see if there is an update.

• When opening up your desktop computer, be careful. Discharge all static electricity before touching anything inside your computer.