- Why a TiVo DVR isn't Like any Other DVR
- TechLore - May 27, 2008
- These days, TiVo has become a generic term for any DVR on the market, and for good reason. They paved the way for the rest of the industry, innovating unique features like trick play and pausing live TV. Similar to other innovators and leaders in the...
- Getting to Know Neuros OSD - The Analog to Digital Bridge
- TechLore - December 5, 2007
- ...I wanted to give the Neuros OSD a spin. When I first heard about it last year, I knew it was a unique product, but it wasn't until I got my hands on one that I figured out how useful something like this can be. Don't get me wrong, it's not 100% in...
- Introducing the All New TiVo HD Digital Video Recorder
- TechLore - July 24, 2007
- Call in the band and strike up the fanfare; there’s finally a high definition TiVo that doesn’t cost as much as one month's rent! In fact, at $299, you could call TiVo's newest addition, the TiVo HD DVR, affordable! If all you nee...
- Are You locked Out?
- TechLore - June 7, 2007
- I'm sure you've been there; your son, daughter, husband, wife, etc. entered a code into the parental control setting and now can't remember, or you purchase something used that was locked with a code from a previous owner. Either way, now...
- Best DVR Accessories
- TechLore - October 24, 2006
- With Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) becoming a required piece of
consumer electronics in many households, we figured it was time to
recommend a few accessories to help you get the most enjoyment out of
your DVR. The first two DVR accessories liste...
- First Impressions of Akimbo
- TechLore - January 15, 2006
- I had been keeping my eye on the Akimbo folks for the past year so when they dropped the price of their Internet DVR to below $100, I figured it was time to give it a shot. What follows is my initial take on this intriguing new product/service combo...
- What Channel Is It On?
- TechLore - August 31, 2005
- Asking "What channel is that show on?" seems like an outdated concept in 2005. I caught myself asking this question after a friend introduced me to a new TV show that he thought I would enjoy. Right after I said it, I realized that with built-in prog...
- In the know: Dish Network DVR
- eCoustics Articles - July 27, 2005
- Do It Yourself HDTV
- TechLore - February 10, 2005
- While it's great that high definition-capable displays are getting so cheap nowadays, there still seems to be a lingering problem with most of them: if you actually want to watch anything in HDTV, it's still going to cost you an arm and a leg for a t...
- What is TiVo?
- TechLore - January 20, 2005
- Since the invention of the VCR, TV viewers have been blessed with the ability to record a television show and watch it at a later time. However, VCRs have never been perfect, since setting up recordings on a VCR isn't always intuitive, and using a re...
- Why Buy a Second TiVo?
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Recently, I have circled back with many of my fellow TiVo-ers and discovered that, like me, many have opted for a second TiVo for their household. While anyone who has discovered the DVR phenomenon will certainly understand how two TiVos can be bette...
- How to Turn Any Electrical Outlet into a Phone Jack
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Let's face it - there's usually never a phone jack where you need one. Whether you want phone in the living room or want to move your TiVo or ReplayTV to a television somewhere without a phone jack, wiring one in can sometimes be impossible or expens...
- Saving Tivo Programs on the VCR
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- Many new TiVo owners have little difficulty making the initial connections, getting the cable or satellite signal into their unit, and then connecting it to the TV and/or stereo for viewing. Oftentimes, this simple setup is sufficient for months of e...
- How To Record HDTV Programs
- TechLore - December 14, 2004
- HDTV Is Spectacular - If You're Home To See It.One of the fundamental issues surrounding the adoption of HD is the busy life of the average person. If you've owned a TiVo, ReplayTV, or any other kind of DVR, you obviously know how difficult it can be...
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