Using my 17" flat screen for a TV.

I have cable TV and a cable modem for my DSL. I run the cable TV directly to my VCR and use that as the tuner to change channels. I can run the audio from the VCR through my stereo system so don't need the TV for sound. And the sound is so much better than way.
I'm wondering if there is a way for my to use my 17" flat screen monitor from my G4 tower as a TV. I don't use the desktop much. When I upgrade I'm thinking of just getting a new MacBookPro and a Timecapsule and doing away with the desktop. I'd like to repurpose the monitor as a TV.
Is there anything extra I'd need to do this? Would I need an Apple TV or a TV tuner?

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Thanks Stefan,
Forgive me for being a complete noob here....
So the best way for me to achieve what I am wanting to do is to connect the two machines via my router (faster then wireless for me) then run a VPN plus some type of remote control program (i am assuming that is a VNC?).
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