1Free Television, Movies, and More

With the amount of time that so many of us spend on our computers, either at home, in the office, or even on the road while on a business trip, it is little wonder that we use our personal computers as a means of catching up with our favorite television shows, watching movies, and even as an access point for finding new things to pique our interest.

Downloading TV and movies without paying for them has been a sticky legal issue for some time now; however, there are many sources of legitimately free entertainment that can be downloaded to your computer or even streamed live to your computer, your mobile phone, or even select MP3 players that have a mobile internet connection.

• Browsing Network Websites for Free Entertainment
  

  The majority of networks, like NBC, ABC, CBS, offer their most popular television shows for viewing via their website the next day after they have aired. So, if you missed last week’s episode of CSI or Survivor you can simply watch it on the network’s website - completely free of charge! This service of offering past television episodes for free not only allows loyal viewers to catch up and keep current on their favorite shows but it also works towards ensuring a reduction in pirated file sharing.



• Finding Free Entertainment on Hulu.com

  Hulu (www.hulu.com) has emerged as an excellent option for those on the hunt for free entertainment to find favorite television shows from last year or the last decade, movie trailers, and even feature-length movies. With the creation of a free account, to ensure that you are of age to view movies that may contain violence or other potentially offensive material, Hulu opens you up to a very large database of entertainment.



• Watching Free and Entertaining Videos on YouTube

  While YouTube (www.youtube.com) is best known for its farcical and viral video options there are also several animated television shows and even full-length drama series that are offered free of charge on YouTube. You are restricted, however, to viewing them in 15 minute increments – due to the size limitations that YouTube places on its uploaded and shared videos. To view continuations of a television show you simply need to search for the next video offered for that episode; this is a process made easy by viewing all videos uploaded by the person who originally uploaded the show that you are interested in watching.



• Joining Netflix for Low-Cost Entertainment

  While Netflix (www.netflix.com) is a paid membership site that offers users the ability to rent as many movies or TV show DVD’s in a month for a low rate, they also offer a free trial and free instant streaming access to a massive database of TV shows and movies that can be viewed instantly on your television or your home computer. By joining Netflix on a trial basis (completely free of charge), you will be able to develop an understanding and feel for how the service may be beneficial to you should you decide to opt for a monthly membership. If you feel that the service is not useful or something that you will utilize on a frequent basis, then simply cancel your membership before the billing date rolls around.

It is important to note that the above forms of free entertainment are not always available for viewing outside of the USA. This is due, in large part, to issues related to international copyright and distribution laws.

2Free Online Games

Free online games are more than a way to pass the time and challenge your mind; they can also be a great way to make new friends or to maintain friendships as you join together in your online gaming ventures.

• Taking Advantage of Free Online Gaming on Facebook

  Facebook is more than a social network website that provides members with an interactive method of communicating and sharing; Facebook also offers hundreds of free games that users can participate in. From solitaire to games that encourage teamwork amongst those within your network of friends and family – like Farmville and Mafia Wars. These free games do certainly offer paid features or upgrades; however, they can be enjoyed completely free of charge by any person who wishes to access them. Player be warned, though! They can be incredibly time-consuming and addictive!



• Free Online Games on FOG.com
  

  Free Online Games (www.FOG.com) is a website offering no-cost gaming options to anyone who takes the time to create a (free) membership account. From games that challenge your mind and your rapid reflexes to games that simply help you to pass the time at work, FOG is an excellent source of free online gaming entertainment! Keep in mind that websites like FOG, those that offer free-of-charge services like gaming options, earn their revenue by advertisement placement. The ads, while oftentimes annoying, are how the games are kept free – so be sure to click on any that do strike your interest in order to keep the free game sites going!



• Pogo.com for Free Online Games and Prizes

  Pogo (www.pogo.com) has been around for some time, providing game seekers with both free and paid entertainment options. While it is free to enjoy your favorite online games on the Pogo website there is a fee included if you wish to download the games directly onto your computer. From board games to brain puzzlers, Pogo offers a wide variety of free gaming entertainment to those who take the time to create a quick free-membership account. Points (or Tokens) earned playing Pogo games can often be put towards free gift cards and cash prizes!

One of the bonuses to using the above gaming websites is that the games offered on them are generally available for playing no matter what part of the world you are currently in – so if you are in Ecuador for business, you will still be able to defeat a Mafia Boss or catch up on your Farmville carrot harvesting when you are stuck in your hotel unable to sleep!