Internet TV is just starting to take off. Here in Canada, we have some challenges… a site called Hulu.com allows US visitors to watch full episodes for free (with ads), but Canadians can’t use it. Boo!
Here are a few options:
Watch Canadian content online, for free
CTV, Global, Showcase, HGTV provide latest episodes of some of their shows:
CTV (including Comedy Network, Discovery, etc)
HGTV
Global TV
Showcase
Watch US content online through Hotspot Shield
Hotspot Shield connects you to their service in the US, and provides some level of security when you’re connected to public WiFi networks. It also fools Hulu.com into thinking you’re in the US!
Hotspot Shield
http://www.hulu.com/
Yar! (Watch TV the Pirate way!)
Finally, there are less scrupulous ways of acquiring the episodes you want. Services like Bit Torrent and Usenet provide access to content that will even get your parrot excited!*
*Please note I am not condoning any actual piracy, including looting, pillaging, keel-hauling, and of course, downloading illegal content. I’m sure you can find other ways to excite your parrot.
So if you need to stay caught up on your favorite shows, the Internet may have what you need! You might also find you have some extra free time, now that you have escaped the influence of the boob tube.
Tags: Tech Stuff, Tools
Created on Thursday, March 12th, 2009
