Since I installed and started using the different satellite TV for PC products out there I've learned a few things that might be helpful. Some are pretty obvious, some less. I wanted to share them here so that they might save you some time (and frustration!). I'll update this page again when I learn more.
If you're getting crashes
One thing that drove me mad was when I swapped from station to station and my PC TV software would crash on me. This drove me CRAZY. The thing that really worked for me was DOWNGRADING Windows Media Player. Only do this if you're getting repeated crashes while trying to view the different stations. 1) Find out what version of WMP you're using. Do this by going to help -> about if you don't know.
2) Then uninstall it with the Windows Control panel.
3) Then install the next version BELOW the one you've just had. You can get those here: Older Windows Media Players.
Remembering your channels
I think it's important you build up your own list of channels that you really like. Unfortunately, not all of the tools out there actaully store favourites for you. So what can you do to help you remember them?
It's a bit clumsy but you CAN write them down if you find it easier. A much better way is to start a spreadsheet in something like Excel and keep track of which stations you like the most and want to re-visit. I wish I'd done this a lot sooner as it would have saved a lot of time.
Try lots of channels
Some of the PC TV programs out there have either a description of what's on each station, file it into a category, or at least give it a name. Don't take this on face value. Check out as many stations as you can. It's really good fun BUT more importantly you might miss good stations if you don't take the plunge and 'play' them.
Check out as many TV stations as you can and make your own mind up about what's on them and if you want to watch them again.
Go wild and explore different Countries!
Don't think that the only thing you'll find on foreign stations is a load of bizarre programs in different languages (although there is certainly a fair bit of that too!) One of the best stations I found was a Slovenian music channel. I'd just assumed it would be in a different language and be of no use. However it was in English and constantly shows the latest music videos in great quality.
So explore. Try new cultures! Try different country's channels. That's what this is all about. You might find a station you really like.
One thing that drove me mad was when I swapped from station to station and my PC TV software would crash on me. This drove me CRAZY. The thing that really worked for me was DOWNGRADING Windows Media Player. Only do this if you're getting repeated crashes while trying to view the different stations. 1) Find out what version of WMP you're using. Do this by going to help -> about if you don't know.
2) Then uninstall it with the Windows Control panel.
3) Then install the next version BELOW the one you've just had. You can get those here: Older Windows Media Players.
Remembering your channels
I think it's important you build up your own list of channels that you really like. Unfortunately, not all of the tools out there actaully store favourites for you. So what can you do to help you remember them?
It's a bit clumsy but you CAN write them down if you find it easier. A much better way is to start a spreadsheet in something like Excel and keep track of which stations you like the most and want to re-visit. I wish I'd done this a lot sooner as it would have saved a lot of time.
Try lots of channels
Some of the PC TV programs out there have either a description of what's on each station, file it into a category, or at least give it a name. Don't take this on face value. Check out as many stations as you can. It's really good fun BUT more importantly you might miss good stations if you don't take the plunge and 'play' them.
Check out as many TV stations as you can and make your own mind up about what's on them and if you want to watch them again.
Go wild and explore different Countries!
Don't think that the only thing you'll find on foreign stations is a load of bizarre programs in different languages (although there is certainly a fair bit of that too!) One of the best stations I found was a Slovenian music channel. I'd just assumed it would be in a different language and be of no use. However it was in English and constantly shows the latest music videos in great quality.
So explore. Try new cultures! Try different country's channels. That's what this is all about. You might find a station you really like.
