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When will I be able to watch TV on my Windows 98 based PC?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
As soon as you install a compatible TV tuner card and hook up an antenna or cable TV. Web TV? for Windows and TV Viewer are included in Windows 98, as is Program Guide, which you can use to find out when programs are on and set reminders to tune in. Windows 98 lets you watch TV full screen, in a window, or on a second monitor as you work in another application.

Will I be able to upgrade to Windows 98 from Windows NT 4.0?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
No. The Windows 98 upgrade is only designed to upgrade from Windows 95. Installing Windows 98 over Windows NT will be considered as downgrading. To upgrade Windows NT 4.0, you will need to upgrade to Windows NT 5.0.

Can I watch TV on more than one PC?

Satellite TV Cube - Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use it on as many PC's as you like.You are not authorized to redistribute this software to others outside your household.

If I have two monitors connected to my PC, how do I watch TV or DVDs using Windows Media Player?

PureVideo Decoder FAQ
Windows Media Center always runs in video mixing renderer mode so there is no need to change any settings. However, only Windows Media Center Edition 2005 supports multiple displays. If you use an older version of Windows Media Center, the application will disable playback when you move the Windows Media Center window to another display.

What is new in Windows 98?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
First of all, Internet Explorer 4.0 is integrated as a component of Windows 98 just like Internet Explorer 3.0 to OSR2. There is also a built-in TV tuner, a better Dial-Up Network and a system shield called Dr.Watson which prevents crashes ensuring a better and smoother environment. For more information, go to the articles section.

Is Windows 98 faster?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
Although Microsoft makes no guarantees that general system performance will increase after installing Windows 98, many users have seen an improvement after upgrading from Windows 95 + IE4.0. In addition, with the help of FAT32 and the updated Disk Defragmenter, you should see a noticeable improvement in application loading times. Shutdown times and startup times (if your computer supports OnNow) have also been reduced.

Can Windows 98 run DVDs?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
Yes. Windows 98 has built-in support for digital video disc (DVD) drives. One DVD can hold about 15 times more information than a CD. An entire movie - with full-motion video and lush surround sound - can fit on just one disk. Note: Windows 98 own DVD Player does not have great support for a variety of DVD Decoder cards - only a couple are currently supported, this will change in both the SP 1 and OSR releases.

How can I read 800K Mac disks on my new Mac? or my Windows-based PC?

Herb's Mac Stuff FAQ
PLEASE READ THIS PARAGRAPH TWICE. NO USB external floppy drive will support Apple 400K or 800K diskettes. Period. Also, there are NO EXTERNAL SCSI-BASED floppy drives to speak of, today. Period. And Apple's older external floppy drives for 400K, 800K and 1.4Mb are intended for use ONLY with Apple Macs which already have an INTERNAL floppy drive. Period. Mac 400K and 800K diskettes are written in a unique fashion, no standard IBM-type floppy disk controller card in a PC can read them.

Can I watch the DVD on my PC or Mac computer as well as on my TV?

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Absolutely. Use any of the standard DVD playback programs for Windows or Mac and enjoy it on your computer or on your TV. Absolutely not. The DVD disc will last for 100 years, regardless of whether played or stored, so that future generations can enjoy the same movies we’re enjoying today. Unlike video tape, playing a DVD does NOT wear it down (there is no physical contact with a DVD when it is played). Every time you watch it, it will look just as good as the first time.

Q - Is it possible to watch TV on your PC?

MyTVPal FAQ | Free Internet TV
A - Yes. With MyTVPal video player you instantly have access to thousands of TV broadcasts from around the world. You can watch these TV stations from anywhere your PC can connect to the broadband Internet. All you have to do is download and install the MyTVPal player on your PC and go from there.

Is the Windows 98 interface the same as the Windows 95 interface?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
The interfaces are similar. But the Windows 98 interface is more like a Web browser. So you can use the same navigation and viewing techniques whether you're searching your hard disk or the Internet. Most of these options can be adjusted or switched off to resemble Windows 95. Don't worry. Windows 98 setup will have an FAT16-to-FAT32 conversion process.

Will my Windows 95 software run under Windows 98?

ActiveWindows -- Frequently Asked Questions - Windows 98 and...
Yes. Almost all software designed for Windows 95 will run well (sometimes even better) under Windows 98. There are a few cases with various utility programs in which you will need to check the companies website for an update. With Windows 98, you can use more than one monitor at a time. You can spread out your work (and play) across your monitors, just as you might spread out papers across your desk.

Will I be able to watch my favorite TV Program?

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Yes. Since we sit high on a mountaintop we are able to pick up all of the major TV networks. We also offer a select number of stations via satellite TV, including HBO.

Do Animals Watch TV?

Aunt Julie Pet Communicator - FAQs
My neighbor has a dog who completely and literally will watch TV in the same fashion as we. He can watch a movie from start to finish. Certain things set him off, excite him, or upset him. Controversy, kissing, shooting, this type of thing gets him very agitated - too much emotion involved in what he's seeing.

How long can I watch TV on the Pocket PC with the TV CF Card?

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You can generally watch up to 2.5 hours of TV using the TV CF Card with 4 new AAA alkaline batteries. But the actual performance depends on the Pocket PC model. For all the Pocket PCs that we have tested, the operation life is between 1.5 hours and 2.5 hours, depending on the capacity of the Pocket PC's internal battery. The reason is that the TV CF Card gets its power from both the 4AAA batteries and the Pocket PC.

How much bandwidth does NET TV use to watch TV on PC/Laptop?

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All channels play at different bandwidth from 32 kbps to 512 kbps.So the usage of bandwidth depends on channels you playing. If you have problems watching stations such as no video or audio only or other problems , please be sure you have installed Microsoft Windows Media Player and Real Player Some Firewalls(used in Networks) make it impossible to receive streaming media. Ask your network administrator for more info.
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