Do you remember the good old days? If you needed to record a TV show to watch later, you’d throw a cassette in the VCR and set up the timer. It was easy. Today, VCRs barely still exist (though you will have to use one to convert your VHS collection into digital format). As the cord-cutting phenomenon continues to gather pace, more people than ever are watching TV through their computers. So, if you want to record TV shows on your PC, what options do you have available? A lot depends on how you’re receiving the video in the first...
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