From Satellite Sweeper:

“DVR’s are great for zooming through commercials, but what if you could also use your TiVo to surf the web through your TV, give you updated sports scores without changing the channel, or allow you to program new recordings from anywhere in the country?

We’ve collected the 23 best hacks to improve your DVR experience by unlocking all sorts of new options you never knew your DirecTiVo, Dish Network DVR or your stand-alone DVR unit had.”

The list includes:

Browse Flickr from your TiVo
Flickr has some of the most innovative photographs in the world, and with their search feature, you can quickly find a picture of almost anything through the site. This great hack by Developer Andrew Wallace will let you browse Flickr through your TiVo.

Think about all the great applications… you could pick a new picture to display on the TV every day to create an ever-changing mural in your home.

Getting Around DirecTiVo Limitations
While series 1 devices offer tons of hacking options, DirecTiVo owners don’t have the same range of possibilities, since newer devices have been locked down by DirecTV. But, if you still want to get in on the hacking fun, all you have to do is get around the DirecTV limitations by doing a couple of extra hacks.

If those instructions leave you a bit confused, there are some great online accounts of Do-it-yourselfers who have hacked their own DirecTiVo systems. Check out a hacker’s tale of how he accomplished a DirecTiVo hack, as well as Peter Gibbons’ instructions on DirecTiVo hacking.

Delete TiVo Background Video
If you’re in the middle of watching the big game but need to toggle some TiVo menu options, this hack is for you. The ‘Menu Background Hack’ allows you to get rid of the background that pops up on your screen every time you use the TiVo menu options. That way, you can still see whatever how you were watching in the background while you have the TiVo menu open.

These resources and tips should get you started with your own hacking project. Whether you have Direct TV, Dish Network, or a Stand-alone unit, hacking your DVR will make the whole experience a whole lot more fun. Happy Hacking!

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