How to Watch Comcast TV on a PC

Connect a Comcast receiver to your computer.

Comcast is one of the most popular cable providers in the United States. Although the programming is typically viewed on a television screen, it is possible to watch programs on any monitor, including a PC monitor, as long you have a TV tuner installed on the computer. This tuner ensures your computer is capable of receiving programming from any outside source, including a Comcast receiver box.

Things You'll Need

• Comcast receiver
• Coaxial cable
• PC
• TV tuner card

Instructions

1. Install a TV tuner card on your PC. Tuner cards come in both internal and external versions. External TV tuner cards connect to your system through a USB data port. Make sure you install all software and drivers provided with the device.

2. Connect the coaxial cable to the "Out" port on the rear of the Comcast cable receiver. Make sure the cable is securely fastened to the port to ensure the audio and cable signals do not drop.

3. Plug the opposite end of the cable into the "In" port on the TV tuner card.

4. Power on the Comcast cable receiver and launch the TV viewing program installed on your computer. (It came with your TV tuner card.) Once the program is open, the Comcast programming appears on the screen.

References

• CNET Reviews: TV Tuner Card Showdown