How to Access Television for Free on Your Computer
Accessing television on your computer has never been easier. A number of legal websites provide the latest episodes of acclaimed television shows like "Lie to Me," "Modern Family" and "The Office." You should go to a wide range of online sources to maximize the chances of finding your favorite series. Your options will shrink once the series is released on DVD, so move fast. Your Internet connection will be a major factor in the picture quality, reception and speed of your video stream or download.
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Go to the television network of your favorite show. Networks like NBC, ABC and Fox provide the last four or five episodes of a series on their websites, though cable networks like HBO do not, as of July 2010.
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Sign up for membership accounts at YouTube and Hulu. You do not need the membership account for movies that are for a general audience, but you will need an account to access some R-rated selections.
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Consider paying a subscription fee for Netflix. Netflix offers "instant movies," which you can watch on your computer at any time. The $4.99 package includes limited instant movies, and a $9.99 package has unlimited instant movies, as of July 2010.
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Search for shows on iTunes. Though most of the options are for-sale, iTunes will sometimes also release free promotional episodes for download.
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