Everyone enjoys watching TV. You can do it right from your computer. You just need the right software. You can watch shows on your schedule. You can access Web-exclusive content. And you may even find new shows you've never heard of.
Hulu Desktop—Hulu is the go-to site for on-demand television. There are tons of clips and full-length episodes. You'll also find a decent selection of feature films. Hulu Desktop lets you access it outside of your browser. It comes with a slick interface and a few extra features. It lets you explore Hulu in style.
Boxee—The Web has more media than any site can handle. But you don't want to jump around to get at it. Boxee can pull all of that content into one place. You'll find nearly everything on TV. But you'll also get a ton of Web-exclusive content. And you can control it all with a remote.
Cooliris—Looking for media on the Web is sometimes about exploration. It's fun to find new things. This program gives you a fun and intuitive way to do it. You'll find shows and movies from across the Web. You can also watch and read the latest news. You can even discover the best pictures on photo-sharing sites.
Livestation—There are plenty of good shows on your TV. But what are people watching around the world? Livestation lets you watch live TV from other countries. Included are the BBC, Al Jazeera English, France 24 and more. Many of them are news channels. Getting a view from outside the United States can be interesting.
Miro—Every computer comes with a default video player. But it's never anything to write home about. It only plays a handful of file types. This player does so much more. It will play nearly any file type. And you can find and download new shows right from the program. You can also subscribe to online content for easy viewing.
HandBrake—What about the video already on your computer? And what about your home movies? These can be just as fun to watch as TV shows. But working with them isn't always easy. HandBrake will help you rip personal DVDs and convert video files. Then, use them with any video player or portable device.