Clicker is an easy to use database to find what television (complete shows and clips) and other video content (Clicker is a curated collection that includes original web material, some movies, and a lot of music videos) that you can stream to your computer and/or TV. It's all legal and all free.
Plus, the Clicker database also will tell you if the program is available from Netflix, iTunes, Amazon.com, and other providers. It's one stop shopping with a very robust database (numerous access points) and a very useful type ahead search feature. Often, all you need is to enter two or three letters and you're ready to click to the programs Clicker page and start viewing. The database is very easy to browse with a more than 1000 terms in its vocabulary. Also, numerous ways to sort and limit result sets. Plus, it also has some wiki-like features where users can add material including tags, people in the video, cameos and random notes.
Very Useful. The playlist feature will alert you when new episodes of the shows you select become available. You can also choose to be notified via email.
Clicker is beta testing a new interface designed for larger screens and TV's and it's available here. If you want to use Clicker with Boxee, another great tool for video, it's easy to plug-in Clicker. The combo is very powerful.
Just so you know...
Gary used to work at Ask.com with several members of the Clicker team including CEO, Jim Lanzone. He has NOT worked with any of these people for more than two years (March, 2008).
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