Can I use my computer monitor as a TV?

Answer by  PowerIsMe (844)

If your TV signal is digital and you can get it through a digital connector - such as VGA/HDMI/DVI/S-Video etc, then you may be able to buy a small converter (one of the digital formats to VGA) and use your monitor as a TV. But if your TV signals are analog, it may be relatively tougher.

Answer by  Zeeta (261)

If you have a CRT monitor with a VGA connection, you need a TV-card to your computer. If your monitor has a USB port, try there a USB TV-dongle.

Answer by  triciag (128)

If you have a TV tuner card installed in your computer, You would then attach the coaxial cable (normally would go into a cable box). There would be a program already installed on the computer. I have also seen newer computer monitors that come with the TV tuner installed into the monitor itself, but I'm not sure how they work.

Answer by  davidsmith4deltaedu (338)

Yes, you can. If you have a tv tuner card installed on the computer. They cost about $30-$50. They basically ad the ability to plug in a coaxial cable into the computer. From there with the right software, you can watch cable tv.