You can watch TV on your laptop

The digital transition is getting closer and closer, and some of you may still have questions, including, what happens if the power goes out and you still need to get emergency information or just want to watch TV?

    All you need a USB digital tuner that you can hook up to your laptop.

    It pulls in the digital television signal, allowing you to watch television as long as your laptop battery lasts.

    Some are compatible with your home PC as well, meaning you can turn your computer into a television.

    One more cool thing, I checked with our engineers, and these devices can also record television programming.

    That means it can act basically like a TIVO or DVR.

    They’re widely available and run anywhere from $50-$60 on up.