There's so much new technology around these days, it's hard to know which developments will enhance our lives and which will just create more mind-boggling challenges for us. The endless clicking, selecting, deleting and saving can be enough to drive you mad and is, in my opinion, to be avoided at all costs.

Satellite on PC however, is an interesting newcomer to the market. Developments in its technology mean that you can now purchase a Satellite on PC package for a one-off charge with no ongoing financial commitment. This is obviously a distinct advantage to the monthly contract demanded by most suppliers.

Satellite on PC is available via instant download. This means you do not have to search through stores and suppliers in the hope that a) you find the product and b) it is in stock. By download, it is always in stock. It also means that you can access the software and start enjoying the satellite on PC experience immediately at any time of the day or night.

This type of software also offers channels which you cannot get from your usual cable or satellite providers - even if you were willing to pay for them. This is because governments closely regulate general satellite transmissions. This new technology offers you the opportunity to circumnavigate these regulations legally and access previously unavailable channels - a distinct advantage.

Some examples of these previously unlisted channels are:

• Egypt State Channel, showing programming directly from the Egyptian Government

• Aljazeera TV from Iran which showing up to date commentary and information about the war in Iraq.

• Cubavision from Cuba!

This all sounds a little too good to be true so, I have some questions. For example, I want to be sure that this is legal... and the answer turns out to be, yes, it is perfectly legal to access all of the above using the Satellite on PC software.

The software is a stand-alone product and the user does not need to buy anything else to access the 3000+ television stations immediately. All that you need is the software and an internet connection.

There are no monthly subscription payments. Once the initial payment has been processed, the full service is immediately supplied and broadcasts can begin. This type of service is available to be accessed from any PC in the world.

The particular package I have looked at comes with over 3000 Stations (News, Movies, Sports, Music, Clips, Radio, etc.) from all over the world including local, regional and international broadcasts. You can watch baseball, football, soccer, basketball and many other sports from around the world.

I found the price extremely competitive and the process extremely simple to follow, even for a beginner like me. I have recommended this package to my parents who like to keep in touch with news from the 'old country' and it is working out well for me so far.

If you want to give it a try too, visit Satellite on PC for your instant download.