How Web-to-TV works

Instead of receiving TV shows and movies through a cable or satellite service, viewers can get programs through their Internet service.

To watch this programming on your television, you’ll need a multimedia consoles, such as a new system from Microsoft and

Apple.

You pick which shows or movies you want to watch and pay a small fee for each, much like renting a movie.

On the Web: To watch a video explaining how the new devices work, go to our story at spokesmanreview.com.