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.
Posts Tagged ‘TV’
TiVo How To: Amazon Instant Video TV Passes
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Minimalist Movie and TV Posters from Vector Artists
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Several months ago, I stumbled onto a graphic artist’s portfolio containing some “updates” to movie posters of the past. At first glance, the images looked basic and bland, but as I navigated through the artist’s site I saw the complexity of these re-imagined posters and began to wonder if others had seen these and if any other digital artists had done anything like it. As it turns out, vector artists have been creating minimalist movie and television themed posters for some time and their works are truly amazing. If you are a fan of the movies or love television, you’ll love these original creations from some 21st century illustrators.
In an effort to minimize the space used for this article and share as many of these wonderful creations as I can, I’ve provided thumbnails of many posters and links to the sites of the artist or article about these posters. Feel free to visit the links, comment on the posters, download some and use them as wallpaper and/or (most importantly) support the artists by clicking on any ads on the sites you visit. You don’t have to buy anything, just click on a link or two and they’ll get paid for your click. I like to think of this as digital tipping.
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clicker BETA Gets a Facelift – 650,000 Online Episodes
Thursday, May 20th, 2010Way back when (Nov 16, 2009) I posted an article about the new clicker.tv web site. The original article (posted below) highlighted some of the great features of this TV, movie and music aggregate web site. Since that first post, clicker has gone and made some significant changes to its interface. We’ve got the skinny on the changes and new functionality available at the click of a button (now on your mouse or remote control).
The original article is posted below and the additions/changes are highlighted in green.
Cancel Your Cable/Satellite and Save Money While Adding Functionality
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, I am a TV junkie. The problem is not that I spend too much time watching television or that I ignore other parts of life because of it. The problem is much worse. I am also a gadget junkie and an HD snob. Yes, I am willing to admit it. If a program is available in HD, I must have it over the standard definition option. If there is a new DVR or device that allows me to watch TV and/or movies on the go, I want it. These three problems mixed together have caused my cable bill to inflate steadily over the last decade and I have grown sick and tired of the bottom line. There has to be a better way and I think I have found it.
Where Can I Find That TV Show Online? – Personal Experience
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Back in September, I wrote an article titled Where to turn when your DVR can’t keep up. At the time, I was truly excited about the opportunities presented to all of us that might want to use the web as a supplemental resource for our digital video recorders (DVR). Seven months have now flown by and we find ourselves nearing the end of the “traditional” TV season. Lost only has 5 episodes left and the discussions on which shows will be returning next season are already underway or completed. These last few weeks will be a bitter-sweet time for fans of any program as we approach the inevitable cliffhangers and finales. Unfortunately, some of our recommendations in the September article were simply bitter.
We are a 2-DVR family and both of our units were put through some serious stress-testing this season. Every so often, bad weather or a power outage caused one or both of our DVR units to miss a show, or at least a portion of it. Being the true television fans that we are, we didn’t want to miss out on important plot-lines and details, so we headed out to the world wide web, in search of the episode in question. In almost every situation, we found the solution on the web site of the television station itself. There were however a few situations that required additional searching. That’s where the fun really started.
Where to turn when your DVR can’t keep up.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
It’s Thursday night and the new TV season is upon us. If you haven’t done so already, you might want to break out the remote control and get your DVR (Digital Video Recorder) prepped and ready. Oh wait, it seems as if some of your favorite shows are on at the same time. What now? Your DVR can handle 2 shows at once, but there is a 3rd. What is with these networks? Don’t they know that there are more days of the week than just Thursday?
I might be a minority here, but something tells me there are a few TV fans out there and that this scenario might have already reared its ugly head. What do you do when your DVR just can’t keep up? Well, you have several choices, but since we focus on getting the most out of your PC, let’s look there. There are several FREE, legal resources available on the internet and they have improved vastly over the last few years. Here is a rundown of some of the top choices:
