Fav.tv Mixes Guide Data and Social

Written by Alan Saturday, 8 October 2011 07:00

There are many sources for TV guide and news information on the internet.  Fav.tv has been around for a while as a mobile app where it provided guide data, but it has now moved to the computer and expanded into the social realm.  You can sign up for a free account to get all of the features, but if you don’t want to do that, you will still find lots of useful information.

The homepage gives a synopsis of shows on that night, episode previews and clips, and you can even check out what your friends are watching.  The top menu gives simple access to Shows, News and Guide.

Creating an account is free, and allows you to get a lot more use out of the site.  When you set up your account you can add your favorite shows so that information on those shows is always at your fingertips when visiting the site.

You can add shows to your news stream by following the show’s page.  You can also find schedules for new episodes, IMDB data, Fav.tv fans, and a lot more.

When you click on the Guide, after adding shows to your favorites, you will be presented with a schedule for the week that lets you know when your shows are on.  You can click on an episode to get a more detailed description.  You can even have this guide displayed in your calendar if you are using iCal, Google Calendar, or Outlook.  Some people may not want that type of information clogging their calendar, but it’s a great option for those who do need that type of reminder.

Finally, there are mobile apps available for Android and iPhone.  iPhone is where this all began, and it has grown remarkably fast over the past couple of years.  Add the mobile app for your device to get the most out of your account.

For TV addicts this app is a must-have.  For the casual viewer it’s still a nice addition to keep you up-to-date on what’s on and when, as well as news about episodes and recommendations based on what you like and what your friends are watching.  Best of all, it’s all free.

Alan

Alan is the owner and editor of Making Windows Easy. In addition to writing about technology he is also an avid distance runner and hiker. Read More

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