I find it remarkable that so few web citizens appreciate the great amount of video playing options now available on the Web. With just a couple clicks of a web user’s mouse you can go from enjoying that favorite childhood television show through internet video to watching tons of tv networks from all the way around the world. Want to see what individuals are watching right now in Spain or Italy? Yes you can!
And with a couple clicks more of a mouse you can watch free movies online with either the latest blockbusters to curious indie flicks a person won’t discover in most DVD retailers. And I’m not talking about poor quality YouTube shows either.
From sometimes sketchy internet sites streaming gobs of high quality videos to perfectly legitimate and easy-to-use services from major power houses like Amazon and Netflix, it is now incredibly quick and easy to watch movies on the internet. All you need is an always-on broadband internet connection and a relatively recent web browser. I suggest using either Firefox 3 or 2 and Internet Explorer 7 or 6. While I prefer Firefox, some services such as Netflix still need Internet Explorer to enjoy their internet videos.
It is also possible for you to download free online movies, but be careful where you go to do this. There is a phenomenon called BitTorrent which makes it surprisingly simple to download hundreds of high quality shows… but in most cases this is illegal.
It can be so simple that many people innocently fall into this sort of piracy, so be very cautious with such tools and web sites. Please note that this technology involves an automated sharing procedure where what you start to download is automatically uploaded and shared with others even before you’ve finished downloading, so you might believe you’re not spreading copyrighted material but you are, so be attentive! Do not steal!
I recommend services like Amazon Unbox and CinemaNow. Those are established and legitimate services which allow you to download and view a ton of high quality films for a tiny negligible monthly cost.
I hope this helps to realize the many cheap and fun ways to use the Web to find and enjoy a broad assortment of videos. So go enjoy!
