Okay, my husband and I recently got rid of cable tv (bye bye Metrocast!) and we're enjoying Hulu Plus and Sky Angel. That being said, there are some tv shows from the national networks we're missing out.. Does anybody know how to get the local channels (ABC, CBS, Fox...) without cable tv?? I know there have been some recent changes done to how you can access them so I really have no clue where to begin. Thanks in advance!
Does anybody know how to...
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GWguy
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How are you accessing the Internet for your PC? If it's a decent speed net (not so much DSL) you can connect your PC to the TV as a large display, and go to any number of sites. You can go to NBC, CBS, etc... or Hulu which can re-direct you.
You could also install a rooftop antenna, but that's very iffy in this area unless you get a really good directional antenna, rotor and line amplifier.
You could also install a rooftop antenna, but that's very iffy in this area unless you get a really good directional antenna, rotor and line amplifier.
Most sites put the shows up by the next day after they air. Fox, however, locks them for 8 days, unless you're a Dish or DirecTV subscriber, I forget which..
Because the media services we're using are internet based, we did keep Metrocast as our ISP (they're the only 'real' game in town).. We are going to the network websites right now, but it would be easier if we could just watch them through some sort of converter (preferably w/out an antenna)..
GWguy
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PC to TV is really the only way to do it, unless you have a newer TV with network and Internet applications already built in, and even that is limited.
Roberta
OLD WISE ONE
What do you need to go PC to TV?
afjess1989
Amount of F##Ks given, 0
Justin.tv - Streaming live video broadcasts for everyone bye bye hulu.....
GWguy
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Preferably an HDMI cable.
But an RGB cable with separate audio cables will work, just won't be HD quality.
You're just hooking up your TV as tho it were an external monitor to the PC.
somdfunguy
not impressed
PlayOn and Roku, xbox, ps3, etc
GWguy
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Yeah, I always forget about those. Almost any streaming network appliance will do it, BluRay players, etc...
Roberta
OLD WISE ONE
Thank you.
acommondisaster
Active Member
I'm a big fan of Roku.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
Those all restrict you to a limited number of apps, best way is with an entertainment PC such as this one. Zotac MAGHD-ND01-U MAG Mini-PC - Intel ATOM 330 Dual Core 1.60GHz, 2GB DDR2, 160GB HDD, Gigabit LAN, Card Reader, HDMI, 802.11n Wireless at TigerDirect.com
glhs837
Power with Control
A lot of TVs have tuners built in, and can pick up the basic stuff without a tuner box. You would have to memorize channels and such. Some even pick up HD broadcast channels, but that a bit odd, they end up with channel numbers like 124.3
Of course, doing this without paying for basic cable is stealing, and that I cant condone. I have full service, but the kids TVs and my bedroom one dont have cable boxes.
Of course, doing this without paying for basic cable is stealing, and that I cant condone. I have full service, but the kids TVs and my bedroom one dont have cable boxes.
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
And depending on your "luck" you might tun in to find somebody watching nrop<-- on one of those 1--.- channels.
I said "luck." You can decided wether it's good or bad.
TWL
Kernel panic: Aiee.......
Probably not legal, but you can use a Torrent client like Vuze and download shows from sites like TorrentDay - Your Key To The Scene or EZTV - TV Torrents Online. I prefer torrentday--very fast download and some shows are available 15-30min before airing(recorded from Canadas CTV or GlobalHD in the Atlantic Time Zone).
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
or just run the channel scan on your TV
GWguy
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Yep, that's how you find them, but unless you have an eidetic memory, your going to need to write them downSince a scan takes a few minutes, a bit of a pain to do that every time you watch.
:huh: ? You run the scan once and the TV remembers it, even after a power down. From that point forward use the advance/back buttons until you start to remember where the channels are. The TV will display the channel # and call sign in a little window for a moment or two.