When Netflix goes down: streaming video alternatives
Melissa RiofrioSenior Editor, PCWorld
The daughter of a mechnical engineer, Melissa grew up playing with machine parts and still loves getting into the nuts and bolts of how things work. She is never happier than when she is on a factory tour.
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Netflix’s streaming service went down about midday Christmas Eve, depriving thousands of their Christmas (or anything-but-Christmas) video fix for about 20 hours. Our Christmas gift to you: our latest video-streaming tips, tricks, and alternatives, so you’ll be ready the next time this happens.
You don't need a Mac to have Apple TV. The latest improvements to Apple TV include the ability to subscribe to non-iTunes content such as to Hulu Plus, as well as Netflix. Other improvements include better customization of the increasingly crowded interface, and an app for turning an iOS device into a remote control for Apple TV. And just in time for the holidays, we found the best ways to create a digital Yule log with your Apple TV.
Other box-based Netflix alternatives: You can use Roku to stream your music and personal video with a new Plex app, as well as access Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime users who also own a Xbox 360 can use the Amazon Instant Video App to stream media through their game console.
NBCSome holiday specials are meant to be watched over and over and over again. David Daw searched high and low for favorite holiday specials and Christmas episodes online and found the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas along with more recent favorites, like The Office and a Mythbusters episode that looks into the truth (or not) behind holiday traditions.
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Streaming media is evolving so quickly, there’s always a competitor waiting to catch your eye. Even if you weren't stuck without Netflix on Christmas Eve, this could be a good time to review what’s out there and improve the quality or variety of your choices.
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