How to Watch TV on a Computer Website

Watching TV on a computer website is an alternative to the home television. If you do not have cable or wish to catch up on your favorite TV shows, the Internet can assist you. In addition, TV stations around the world or older television shows are available. Hulu (see Resources) offers shows from the past and present. FreeTube TV (see Resources) offers television channels from around the world and local stations.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows Media Player

Hulu

1. Press the "Channels" link. Scroll through the list. Pick a channel such as "Science and Technology," "Sitcoms" or "Mystery." Over 50 channels are available.

2. Click on the channel such as "Mystery." Select the "Shows" tab. Select a TV show-- "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," for example.

3. Scroll down to "List of Episodes" for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." The episode is available with "Runtime" and "Original Air Date." Click on the episode link.

4. Use the mouse to hover over the side of the TV show. Press "Full Screen" to watch in full screen mode. Click "Pop Out" to watch in another window. Select "Lower Light" to make the background darker.

FreeTube TV

5. Click the channel under the "Navigation" title on the left. This includes but not limited to "News," "Entertainment" and "Lifestyle."

6. View the list of TV channels that appear. Some are broadcast or cable channels, while others are Internet television networks.

7. Hover the mouse cursor over the television channel. A description of the station will display.

8. Click on the TV channel to watch. You can "Play," "Stop" or "Control the Volume" of the TV station.

Resources

• Windows Media Player
• Hulu
• FreeTube TV