Tuners come with bundled software that helps you navigate. The latter, called a TV tuner, can come in the form of a dongle or a larger box that plugs into any spare USB port. All you need to watch them is an antenna to catch the broadcasts and a device to share them with your computer. Network channels, including NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, PBS, and local stations, air for free.
You have two options: Plug a TV tuner device-which catches broadcasts like an antenna does-into a USB port, or stream shows through your web browser. Luckily, you can still view live television on your computer.
But if you choose to cut the cord entirely, you’ll miss out on live TV, such as news and sports. As television shows become available online, audiences are no longer watching their favorites on a set schedule.
