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Stream Live TV to Your PC

Why buy an HDTV when you have a perfectly good screen right in front of you? Here's how to stream live TV to your PC. Everyone assumes that consumers want to stream Internet programs and media to the big high-def screen in the living room. Heck, these days the market is filled with  set-top boxes  dedicated to funneling Internet media to HDTVs. But what if you want to do the opposite, and stream live television to a smaller screen--the one connected to your computer? More at:   PCWorld

How to Buy a Blu-ray Player

The benefits of Blu-ray are crystal clear: Video from traditional DVDs contains fewer than 350,000 pixels, while 1080p HD video packs more than two million, which translates to sublime, high-resolution detail. If you want to make the most of your 1080p HDTV, you should upgrade to a Blu-ray player. And there's never been a better time to do it. The current crop of Blu-ray players offer stellar HD picture quality, fast disc-handling, and extras like integrated Wi-Fi, 3D  support , and audio and video streaming. These days you can find a well-rounded player that performs well for less than $200 if you do some smart online shopping. Still, there are a lot of choices out there. Here's what you need to consider when choosing the right Blu-ray player: Blu-ray Basics If you have a 1080p HDTV, you have the most to gain from Blu-ray, since a television with full HD is equipped to show every one of those glorious pixels. A couple of years ago when 1080p TVs were fetching a premi...