What to watch on your computer

I don’t know about you but I am watching more and more programmes on my computer as opposed to the TV. The time must surely be coming soon when we all will have screens in every room which we can use as computers, televisions, video telephones, video players, DVDs, IPODs …It would be great to get rid of all that unsightly cabling as much as anything.

Here are my top 3 favourites at the moment:

1. BBC iplayer

Great for TV programmes but also radio. How many times have you caught the end of a piece on Today or heard a piece of music and wanted to hear more? The only downside is that you have to be quick – as programmes don’t stay on iplayer for long, making it doubly disappointing if you missed it the first time. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

2. TED

I have only just been introduced to TED, which delivers “riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world”. This is like designing your own seminar programme using some of the best speakers on the planet. And the best bit is that you can stop the speaker half way through if you lose interest (unlikely, in my experience) and you don’t need to “network” afterwards! Topics include the opportunity of adversity, a greener future, how the mind works, bold predictions and stern warnings.http://www.ted.com/

3. “How to..” videos

Want to know how to wire a plug, start a company or do your makeup? People are queuing up online to tell you how. See for example http://www.videojug.com/

Any other suggestions?