How to use your computer as a home theater
By Mathew McCurley
These days, the computer is so much more than a productivity machine. Frankly, I watch most of my television and movies on my computer screen through Netflix, iTunes, DVDs, and every streaming site the Internet has to offer. The best part about the computer as a television is that you can still have a great home theater experience on the LCD and not spend a fortune to do it. Here are a few tips on getting that home theater experience right on your PC.
Get the content
Content is plentiful these days, and that’s awesome. Remember when we actually had to be at home to watch the shows we wanted to when they were going to air? How did we live without streaming television or DVRs?
We’re on a strict budget here, so let’s throw cable out the window for a moment. That’s not to say get rid of your cable — but with a few of these suggestions, you might be tempted.