If you rely on over-the-air signals to watch television, Congress gave you a little more time last month to figure out how you're going to continue to follow your favorite shows after the digital television transition takes place on June 12.

Remember, if you have cable or satellite TV, you don't need a converter. And if you bought your television in 2004 or more recently, you *probably* don't need a converter (here's instructions for confirming whether you have a digital tuner).

Here's some information to help you decide what kind of converter you need to buy.

Consumer Reports offered this link to an FCC Web site that will help you determine how powerful a digital antenna you will need to continue to watch your favorite channels.

Then ...