Archive for the ‘TiVo & DVR Tech’ Category
Monday, September 10th, 2012
It’s officially Fall and that means football, cooler temperatures and a new fall television schedule. That’s right – TV is back!!
You’ve seen the previews for new shows like Revolution, Last Resort and Arrow. You’re old favorites Community, The Voice and Castle are returning. Some of your television shows have moved to new nights (I’m looking at you Supernatural). So exciting!!
Are you prepared? Do you know what shows you will be watching? Is the DVR set and ready to record? Are you sure no recordings will overlap? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
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Tags: 2012 fall TV, broadcast TV, cable, Calendar, DVR, fall lineup, fall television schedule, fall TV lineup, guide, record, TiVo
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Saturday, September 8th, 2012
The TiVo Stream is out and I simply couldn’t resist the idea of streaming my recorded shows to my iPad while on the road. The Stream was officially released on Thursday (9-06-2012) and I immediately placed my order. TiVo wasted no time and this little gem arrived in the mail yesterday.
First impression: Wow!! This thing is incredibly small and it looks like installation will be a breeze.
Check out the images below and be sure to follow us on Twitter and/or Facebook so you can read the full review in a few days.
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Tags: DVR, photos, Stream, TiVo, TiVo Stream, Unboxing
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Sunday, January 29th, 2012
So, you decided to cut the cable bill and switch to the TiVo Premiere. You now find yourself with plenty of your favorite shows, recorded FREE via an HD antenna, but there are still a few cable programs that you don’t want to miss. Maybe you’re a fan of Psych, Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead, Justified or some other show that doesn’t air on the local stations found in your area. Don’t worry, with the help of Amazon.com and a few simple steps outlined below, you’ll be on your way to watching all of your favorite shows in no time.
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Cooler temperatures have finally arrived and the summer is finally coming to an end, marking one of my favorite times of year. With the blockbuster movie season wrapping up we will soon turn our attention to the “small screen” as the 2011 Fall TV Lineup lands in our living rooms. Are you prepared? Do you know what you will be watching? Better yet, do you know what your DVR will be recording, so you can watch it later.
I’d venture a guess that most everyone who reads this article has at least one DVR in their home. In many cases, it might be more. These devices are absolute genius and have completely altered TV viewing in my house. We can now watch an hour-long program in 40 minutes and a half-hour program in about 20. We can store up several episodes of a show and have our own mini-marathon on Saturday to get caught up. There is only one prerequisite for all of this. We have to actually set the DVR to record the programs that we want to watch later and that can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. What shows are on? When does the season start? What time slot are my shows in now? Are there multiple shows I want to watch airing at the same time?
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Tags: ABC, broadcast, cable, CBS, DVR, Fall TV, FOX, guide, NBC, program, programming, recording, TiVo
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Dear TiVo,
I love you, but I am afraid I am going to lose you. You’ve grown distant and seem distracted somehow. You’re fading away. Now, I feel I must stage this intervention, before things get out of control and you disappear forever. Please take these comments as they are meant, out of love and dedication. I want to see you succeed, to better yourself, to be something I can love for many years to come.
Sincerely,
a concerned TV fanatic
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Tags: Amazon, AppleTV, Blockbuster, Comcast, cut the cord, DirecTV, DVR, file sharing, Pandora, Premiere, Rhapsody, TiVo, xFinity
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
Every year, there are a few landmark dates that you plan and prepare for. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, the first day of school, etc. For the true fan of the “small screen” that day is Monday, September 20th. Why, because next Monday marks the beginning of the Fall TV season (with a few exceptions) and if you don’t already have your DVR(s) locked-and-loaded, your time is running out.
Dozens of returning shows might already be programmed into your season pass, series manager or whatever your DVR software calls it, but this year that will not be enough. With over 20 new series scheduled to begin, and many of them looking to be solid introductions for their respective studios, an overhaul of your scheduling lineup is in order.
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Tags: ABC, Castle, CBS, channel, CSI, Dancing With the Stars, Fall TV, FOX, guide, Hawaii Five-0, House, Law & Order, Modern Family, NBC, Survivor
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
There has been a lot of talk over the last few years of 3D televisions and the merging of TV and the internet. New boxes, like the upcoming Google TV are hyped to bring us the internet on our televisions, but is that what we really want from our TV? For me, the “small screen” is about the programming. Sci-fi, sports, drama, comedy, etc. all delivered to my living room for my viewing pleasure. Having said that, I still like the idea of using technology to enhance my TV experience, just in a slightly different way.
The EW Fall TV Preview.... Pure Gold
I opened the mailbox this morning to find one of my absolute favorite things… the Fall TV Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly. Yes, this means that the traditional television season is about to begin and EW is the ONLY resource I trust to bring me all of the juicy details on the new and returning shows that start over the next few weeks (amusing, considering my love of technology). I have already read over all the details and studied the nightly schedules, so now it is time to start setting the DVR to record this barrage of broadcasting. This is where the very best tech comes into play.
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Tags: Comcast, DirecTV, Fall TV, recordings, Remote, Season Pass, series, TiVo, u-verse, web site
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
So you finally made the plunge to a TiVo Premiere (or two). If you haven’t yet, maybe you are just looking for that last bit of information that will push you over the edge and cause you to break out the credit card and order one up. For the last article in our Hello TiVo series (see Related Articles below for previous posts), I bring to you a list of “Accessories” that can make your TiVo ownership a truly rewarding experience (not that it was lacking to begin with). These accessories aren’t what you’re thinking. I’m not trying to sell you expensive gadgets here, but educate you on some low-cost tools that will help you get the most out of your DVR.
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Anyone who loves gadgets or new electronics has been burned before. You shell out your hard-earned cash for the “latest and greatest” widget and rush home, only to find that it doesn’t perform as promised or hold up for more than 6 months before it stops working. In an age of smart phones, universal remotes, netbooks, HD video cameras, etc. this can be an expensive and frustrating occurrence. Luckily, this digital age also provides us with the internet and the ability to research before we head out to the big-box, retail electronics store. The trick then becomes weeding through the information and determining if the article/site is an advertisement or an honest review of the product in question.
Over the last few weeks, I have written several articles on my switch from DirecTV to a TiVo Premiere setup. Yesterday, I received a series of questions from one of my readers (thanks Dave) and thought that the answers to his questions would make a great article. This way, everyone would benefit from the responses and maybe begin asking some questions of their own. His questions and my responses are outlined below.
Tags: Actor, Actress, Amazon, Blockbuster, DirecTV, Hulu, Netflix, OTA, Premiere, PS3, Season Pass, TiVo, TV Pass, Video on demand, Wish List, XBOX 360, YouTube
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