I'm sure the term internet television sounds new to you!

But it's the hottest new thing in town and is surely taking everyone by surprise. With no extra investments in hardware or software to be made, the World Wide Web has ushered in a virtual revolution by offering free TV streaming onto the desktop of users. The net result of this phenomenon is that the PC has now doubled up as an entertainment device for users.

With its superior audio streaming functionalities, PCs have also begun to offer users with internet radio and internet television, at rock-bottom prices. If one compares the cost of availing satellite television and compares it with the modest fees being charged by subscription portals, the difference comes out to be huge.

Internet television undoubtedly will turn out to be cheaper in the long run, because as broadband infrastructure improves and users begin to experience 3G and 4G speeds that offer free TV streaming, they will realize that this is the more cost effective option.

Free TV portals, that offer live streaming of TV shows and movies, sometimes, appear to be quite risky as the web infrastructure possessed by these websites is usually not up to the mark. The net result being that your PC can be infected with viruses and malware, which might obstruct the normal functioning of your computer. What's worse is that these malfunctioning programs often multiply within the system and can cause a hard disk crash.

In my advice, it would be a lot more prudent to pay a modest fee to a subscription based portal and avail genuine high quality downloads, that will not only uplift your mood, but will also prove to be a stress buster.

The World Wide Web, or the internet, has proved to be the best friend of netizens, by offering television like audio-visual experiences. Not only can users watch TV shows and movies in high definition, but can also record, playback and watch shows at their own pace and convenience. These capabilities have certainly made life easier for those who used to frequently fret and fume about their punishing schedules, which often led them to missing out on their favorite TV shows, when they aired on prime-time.

The good news doesn't end here, these portals are accessible 24X7 and all one needs to do, is to install a Windows Media Player and a Real Player on the desktop, along with some Winamp software for an enhanced entertainment experience.

Free TV proves really beneficial for students and those with low disposable incomes, as they can experience live streaming of important political, business and sports events, happening in the remotest corners of the globe, without having to invest anything extra.

Internet television, for sure, rocks!

See it to believe it!!