connecting sky box/tv to pc

[George Hallam]

is it possible to connect my sky box and/or tv to my pc to record straight to my hdd and if so what software

[mjc]

You will need more than software to be able to record TV direct to your hard drive. At a minimum you will need some sort of capture device.

[George Hallam]

what is that and how do i get one

[mjc]

One of the devices listed here...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=ENE&SubCategory=47&N=2000380047

There are both cards that are installed internally and USB devices. Many of them come with the needed software...