

Some allow the user to pull still images from streaming TV and convert them to various graphic files or use them as desktop wallpaper. Most allow live TV to be paused, rewound and fast-forwarded, and some models come with software tools to burn incoming programs to DVD, along with advanced editing features. Every one has its own hardware specifications and software, so not all products are equal in functionality, ease of use or picture quality. This type of tuner can allow a person to simply watch TV or manipulate the data in various ways.

USB cables are used to connect devices - such as TV tuners - to computers. The device uses an available USB port on the computer.

The digital or analog video signals travel through coaxial or composite video cable respectively to the TV tuner, which translates them as necessary to view on the PC. These computer TV tuners are built like USB connectors and can easily be connected to the customers devices. It has input ports to connect to the outgoing ports on a television or entertainment center receiver. A USB TV tuner is a device that allows a person to watch television programs through a desktop computer or notebook.
