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The days of the television may very well be numbered. Statistics show that individuals are spending a growing number of time in front of their computers, that can soon replace the trusty TV as the nation’s number one form of entertainment.
While the potential of web video happens to be apparent, but it not until recently which it has begun to match more traditional visual entertainment with regards to quality.
And also the idea that computers offer so a lot more are making them an increasingly popular way to watch TV shows. As opposed to waiting with bated breath for the next episode of your favorite series, or ruing the loss of an episode missed, you can have all of it on demand at the web.
The mention of watching TV shows and movies on the net still can still have some connotations of shady practices such as torrenting pirated material and poor quality products. However, that is changing fast and internet TV is hitting the mainstream.
With fast connection speeds and technologies for example DivX you can watch good quality television and you can do it with a clear conscience.
Television networks have come to recognize the opportunity of the internet as a medium for broadcasting television shows. Networks like NBC, ABC and CBS enable you to stream TV shows should you have missed them on tv. They are often posted on sites about one day after it airs on tv.
This really is ideal if you miss an episode as you can go back and watch it any time. Conversely, these streams are popular and you may experience bad lag while attempting to stream the show if it aired recently. Shows usually stay online for about a week and also are only available to United States Of America residents.
Another option is Peer to Peer TV (P2PTV). The emergence of web sites such as joost.com has made these a popular choice for watching TV online. You will normally have to download a special client to watch these as the technology is just like torrenting. Unlike torrenting the content is streamed, and not downloaded onto your hard drive so you might experience some lag at peak times.
It really is now also possible to stream live television as it happens. Like P2PTV you need a client to do this and because it is live, shows are not available on demand. These services are specifically popular for live music and sporting events.
The internet being what it’s, there are numerous options for watching TV shows and movies online. Torrenting clients are hugely popular although the legality and ethics of this practice are questionable, and it’s a notorious way of infecting your computer with viruses. Many TV shows are also available to stream from Ourblogginglife ‘unofficial’ sources, but again this practice is questionable.
