Streaming videos (184 programs)

Free Vimeo Downloader
2.8
Free
Vimeo videos downloaded to your computer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use. Good selection of conversion formats. Supports batch downloads. Good video configuration options.
CONS: Can't store custom format profiles.
Readefine
4.4
Free
Newspaper-style RSS reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Read your feeds in newpaper style. Import Google Reader feeds. Configurable.
CONS: Poor interface design. No video support.
BlogBridge
4.1
Free
Intelligent RSS reader
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Intuitive interface. Tags. Synchronization among computers. Custom ratings.
CONS: May opens articles twice. Doesn’t detect default browser.
MetroTwit
3.3
Free
Practical and attractive desktop Twitter app
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Attractive. Good range of settings. Customizable notifications. Integrated with the Windows 7 task bar.
CONS: Still buggy. Some locale issues. Doesn't support multiple accounts.
Shufflr
3.9
Free
An excellent social video browser
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Automatic personalized recommendations. Twitter and Facebook integration. Great interface effects. Anonymous viewing mode.
CONS: Can be confusing to start with. Currently no settings.
Feedling
4.2
Free
News feeds on your desktop wallpaper
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy and flexible configuration. Sits in system tray. Icono en el área de notificación.
CONS: Las cajas no se adaptan a los cambios de resolución.
Mixero
3.7
Free
A feature rich twiiter desktop client
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Innovative use of Twitter. Channels are great. Attractive.
CONS: Difficult to use at the start. Interface can get very busy. Adobe Air can be a bit slow.
iWisoft Free Video Downloader
3.5
Free
Download manager for streaming audio and video
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use. Monitors browsing for media. Keeps a capture history. Can download multiple videos simultaneously. Works with all popular media formats.
CONS: Doesn't allow you to select multiple files. Doesn't include a format converter.
sobees
3.7
Free
Desktop app for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Myspace
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use and well designed interface. Compatible with the most popular services. Minimizes to system tray.
CONS: Occasionally slow. No RSS or chat support.
Pheedstorm
4.2
Free
Help your RSS feeds read your mind
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Lots of options for personalization of feeds. Very clear instructions and lops of tips.
CONS: Interface not very attractive. Will take time to see how the program really works. Extra article sorting features are needed.
TVUBroadcast
4.6
Free
Broadcast your own channel in TVUPlayer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Very easy to use. Allows three different ways of broadcasting. Allows you to broadcast in seconds.
CONS: Only works properly in Internet Explorer. Only supports WMV files.
ShareFire
3.7
Free
A sleek RSS reader that lets you share posts online
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Nice design. Can import and export feeds. Can create "smart topics". Share items on all popular social networks in two clicks.
CONS: Only supports AIM as instant messaging tool.
Seesmic Desktop
3.6
Trial version
Desktop client for Twitter, Facebook and more
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Real time updates. Multiple account support. Nice plugins.
CONS: Resource hungry. Not very attractive.
Times Reader
2
Free
Try the New York Times' new desktop application
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Very readable. Automatic news updates. Content downloads quickly.
CONS: Only for New York Times fans!.
Spreadtweet
5
Free
Disguise your twitter feed
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Amusing idea. Fits tons of tweets in its window.
CONS: No support for links. Very basic.
Sideline
4
Free
Follow the world of Twitter
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Automatically shows popular twitter trends. Can add own searches and favorites.
CONS: Can't tweet. Can't resize large window.
Shouttr
3.5
Free
Voice tweeting: the next level of social microblogging
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Saves time - no longer have to move your eyes to receive tweets. Customizable voices. Repeat phrase feature.
CONS: Headphones are pretty necessary. Might give you a headache.
Skimmer
0.8
Trial version
Bring your social media and networks together
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Bold and attractive interface. Good configuration options.
CONS: A bit slow. Patchy integration with some social networks. Adobe Air can be a little slow.
AlertThingy
1.3
Free
Keep up to date with your social networks and more
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to set up. Great looking.
CONS: With many feeds it can be overwhelming.
Easy Desk Ticker
1.4
Free
RSS feed ticker for your desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Simple. Customizable.
CONS: Ugly interface.