Weather Channel LIVE on YouTube

The weather Channel is currently broadcasting LIVE on their YouTube channel. I'm not sure if this will continue, but I suspect that it is just temporary and related to tropical storm Sandy coverage, and the live feed will end after the storm passes.

Even if it is only temporary, it does bode well for the future. Perhaps future major weather events will receive similar live coverage.

Here is the live channel embedded for your convenience:

   

 For Roku users, you can use PlayOn to stream the video from your computer to your television. YouTube is included in the free version of PlayOn. 

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Why Do People Pay For HULU Plus?

HULU, or HULU+?

 
 I just don't get it. Why do people continue to pay for Hulu Plus, especially when you consider that Hulu FREE gives you shows that you won't get on Hulu Plus? That's right, if you pay for Hulu Plus, there are shows you can only watch on Hulu Free. And you can only watch Hulu for free on a computer! And on a "device" like a ROKU or Android Tablet, there is a group of shows you can only watch on a computer - even if you're paying for HULU+. And that group of shows includes "The Simpsons"!

But if you have a decent computer, you can connect your computer directly to your TV, or you can use PlayOn or Plex servers to stream Hulu Free to your Roku box, game console, or other streaming device. So why pay for Hulu Plus?

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What Can You Do With a Roku?

Several people have asked me recently about streaming media set top boxes. Having a HTPC media computer connected to my LCD TV, I never used one of them. After asking several people their opinions, I decided I would try a ROKU box. In fact, I tried 2 of them: The top of the line Roku 2 XS, and the bargain priced Roku LT. Roku first introduced the streaming set top box to the market, and continues to be the industry leader. Of course, there are plenty of other ways to connect your TV to the internet nowadays, ranging from Apple TV,  Boxee, and Roku, Internet connected TV sets and Blu-ray players. I chose the Roku because of its reputation, access to lots of content, and price. If you're wondering what product you should choose, check out this review of network streaming devices.

If you've decided that a Roku player is for you, you'll need to choose the model that works for your needs and budget.