Can I record on my tv with capture card?

Question

I now understand that I need a tv capture card to watch and record tv on my laptop, and where I will also be able to pause live tv. Can I switch using this card between my laptop and tv and record and pause from either? Also will I be able to receive all the cable channels that I am getting now from my cable provider?

Answer 1

If you keep unplugging and replugging, you may cause some damage to the card (static) - also it will drive you nuts, cause it will always be in the wrong place.

"Also will I be able to receive all the cable channels that I am getting now from my cable provide"

You will only be able to record the cable channels if they are sent out from your cable box in a form that will connect to your card - RF or component form - if your "TV card only accepts 'direct from the air' signals, then you will need to have the signal "RF encoded" so the card will accept it - if the card also accepts 'video component' then ok.