What are current solutions to switch to Internet-based TV and movies (see details)?

What are current solutions to switch to Internet-based TV and movies (see details)?
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answer:I can only speak for Netflix. Either get a Netflix box. OR an XBox (I have that). Pumping the signal our of the PC works, but can be a bit of a pain. And the more bandwith the better the stream.
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