For those running a HTPC (desktop hooked up to tv), and don't want to deal with KODI,
bluestacks is a great android based emulator. It's free and super easy to install. Once it's installed it's even easier to install .apk files (android's .exe).
Showbox,
Mobdro is super easy to install. Just download the .apk file on your computer, and then open bluestacks. It has a column to the left that says .apk and after you click it, just install the .apk file from the location you downloaded it from. Showbox has all the tv shows and movies and Mobdro has a lot of tv stations that are great quality and no buffering.
It's super easy to install for those that don't want to do KODI. Here's what Bluestacks looks like. One the left you see the "Install .apk" icon. click on it and just choose the .apk file you save from above.
Notice the tabs in the upper left. The Android tab shows your installed apps. Mobdro is for live tv and Showbox is tv shows/movies.
Here's showbox.
NOTE FOR ANDROID USERS: both of these programs can be installed even easier on android based boxes, sticks and phones. Mobdro (Live tv) and show box(tvshows/movies) is super easier to install on any of those devices due to you don't have to install bluestacks (android emulator) like you do on a windows pc. Both of those apps are made for android devices. (not sure about IOS).
Any questions, just ask. I've been using both on my phone for a while. It's great because I have a lot of down time at work.
I prefer Kodi l, but I understand it's can be a little intimidating to set up. These two apps are as easy as it gets to install on any android device (especially phones) and I do love them.