No DVR? No VCR? No problem!

When you're forgetful (or just plain lazy), you learn to have a newfound appreciation for your computer.
Case in point: When I forget to set the timer to record my favorite TV shows, I can watch full episodes of "The Office" (seen here) or many more online through each of the networks' respective Web sites.

By clicking here, for example, I can watch any episodes of "The Office" I might miss for free. When new episodes air on Thursday night, they're available online the next day! My other must-see TV show, "Family Guy," can similarly be seen for free by clicking here.

Sure, sometimes you have to sit through a commercial or two between segments to watch, but that's a small "price" to pay for watching the first-run shows for free, as opposed to plucking down good money to download them to your portable device, let alone buying a DVR. It's just good economics!