How do I use my Computer Monitor as a T.V.?

Question

I currently have a fairly new HP computer and I am trying to hook my Dish Network to my computer monitor. The directions that came with the computer says to hook it up to the box but the room I have the t.v. in is just a cable, the box is in the other room. Do you know what components are needed to hook a t.v. cable to my computer monitor to watch T.V. on?

Answer 1

I have software and an internal card from Hauppauge. The TV cable connects directly to the card and am able to watch, change channels even with remote, and record.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The best way is to simply search for free TV and stream full, commercial free, episodes... But that's only if the picture quality doesn't need to be perfect.