REVIEW: Free Project TV and safe alternatives for online shows

May 29, 7:19 AMWeb Buzz ExaminerDonna Porter

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Understandably, the public wants free television on demand via their computer or compatible mobile device. They hear about it through the grapevine while inflated broadband and cable costs seem to justify the call. Referred to as “free TV,” “internet TV,” or simply “streaming video,” for starters, one video site remains popular buzz, known as Project Free TV aka the “free TV project.”

Unfortunately, it may be unsafe to use the site and at best it is unreliable. So before hunting for that free episode of Gossip Girl or a copy of a Twilight movie, know that it may cost you both inconvenience and computer repair fees.

The Free Project TV site is highly sought after, after having developed a following when less alternatives existed online. But before venturing there for the latest Terminator 2 or Angels and Demons movie, know that the risks are not limited to computer spyware, viruses and pop-ups.

According to some Free Project TV viewers, the video streaming site has been closed intermittently due to piracy issues. Even if inaccurate, the streaming videos of your sought-after shows may suddenly disappear. This is due to the source of the free TV shows and movies, which is often YouTube.

Legitimate video sites such as this may miss an illegal copy or unapproved distributions temporarily, but eventually site administrators find and remove the offending programs. This will disable the “free movie” or TV show completely -- mid-stream -- unless the video file is downloaded to a device or computer.

Should you choose to download the recommended Vuze HD video player and bit torrent that Free Project TV suggests, McAfee and other anti-virus programs may illicit an alert such as the following:

Example: McAfee has blocked a potentially unwanted program (PUP) on your computer. If you do not recognize it, we recommend that you remove the program.About this Potentially Unwanted Program, Name: Artemis!50D056AE0860

Should you wish to download Vuze, or another media or peer-to-peer (P2P) program, you can do so safely at the official site rather than via an unknown link. Search for program downloads by name in Google for best results. Also, become informed about the legalities surrounding P2P and movie downloads in your locale.
 

Safe free TV online

Free TV Shows Online by CNET offers a list of mainstream safe sites such as Hulu, AOL video and Fancast, as well as this instructional video below that describes how to obtain free TV online.
 

Check the networks. ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX offer primetime, full episodes of popular shows free. Additionally, some cable stations, including Disney, have or will be collaborating with Hulu.com to provide more viewing options.

 
OVGuide.com, the Online Video Guide, lists hundreds of free online TV shows and movie video sites, both safe and legitimate as well as those which are questionably so, if not outright unsafe. Yet, OVGuide is recommended due to the extensive user comments, ratings and site statistics provided. When carefully considered, these help consumers decide which of the hundreds of free TV and movie sites are worth visiting. Good niche sites including music, sports and anime are also included.

YouTube offers a dedicated section for both legal, free full episodes of TV shows – from news to Reality TV to comedy – as well as a movie section. The free online TV collection is modest but improving with shows suited for both adults and kids.