How to Pop 'n Lock Dance? - Tools for Online Videos

With the abundance of online video, it can get overwhelming when trying to search for a particular clip, show, movie, or find out how to do something. We've all been to YouTube, but there are several other sites dedicated to online video you might want to know about. By now, you've most likely heard of Hulu (especially after their Super Bowl ad with Alec Baldwin). Hulu is a joint venture of NBC Universal and News Corp offering video clips from namely NBC and Fox shows along with other networks and studios. Interesting fact, Hulu means "holder of precious things" in Mandarin Chinese. I've found Hulu to be great source for popular NBC shows like "SNL."

Now, what about your favorite CBS shows? Joost provides another myriad of clips, many from CBS like "How I Met Your Mother," "60 Minutes," and "CSI: Miami." But, did you know you can watch full length current and former episodes of CBS shows from our site? We have a link on our homepage. There are even specials like the "51st Grammy Awards" from Sunday. But, I digress, back to Joost. It has several shows from the WB as well. There are a lot of music videos too. (A lot of content that falls under the Viacom realm)

Veoh is another free internet TV service. Here you can find ABC shows, more from CBS, music videos, and films and even user generated content. (Yes, I know you can go to any of the networks' sites for episodes, but these sites offer more than just one network's shows.)

Did I mention you can also watch full length films at any of the above sites? They all break down content by category which is nice way to browse and the videos are in Flash.

Another type of online video that's gaining popularity---how-to videos. I recently discovered a few how-to video hosting sites and by the time I was done browsing I couldn't believe I had spent two hours! Wonderhowto.com is a great source if you've ever wondered how to do really anything. From dancing, cooking, pranks, and software, sports, and even magic tricks, Wonderhowto.com has you covered. I'm pretty sure I'll never need to know how to pop 'n lock dance, but I there's a clip on wonderhowto.com to teach me how. (Yes I did try this at home and yes, I'm a terrible hip hop dancer.)

5min.com touts itself as "your one-stop shop for instructional videos and DIY projects." Pretty much anything you'd ever really need to know and more than you'd care to. Find out how to change your wiper blades, give your dog a pedicure, or give yourself a mohawk. What's great about this site is that you can upload your own how-to videos.

For a more personalized approach, Stumbleupon.com directs its members directly to web sites matching their personal interests and preferences by using a ratings system and sites recommended by friends.

So, with the abundance of online videos, maybe some of these sites will help you wade through the endless well of online video content. Happy watching!