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Consumer Electronics:DVRs (TiVo, etc.)
Break Your Television Addiction
Posted at 10:51, 16/03/2009 by JodyK
If you, like me find yourself gazing glazed eyes at the television for endless hours a day, you may need some behavior altering advice.
Programme TiVo from Your Mobile Phone
Posted at 19:42, 02/12/2008 by LauraWilliams
Hallelujah! The most glorious day of all days has come, and I am happy to share it with you, loyal MyThings readers. TiVo has launched a mobile web site, m.tivo.com, that lets Series 2 and Series 2 DVR owners schedule recordings from Internet-enabled mobile phones.
Remove the TiVo Progress Bar with This Sequence
Posted at 19:11, 15/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
Yesterday we told you about the 30-second skip feature on TiVo. Today we’ll continue with other remote control sequences that do cool things.
Skip Commercials Faster with TiVo's 30-Second Skip Feature
Posted at 21:56, 14/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
If you want to skip through commercials even faster use this secret code on your TiVo remote control.
Treating Electric Shock: Grab a Broom
Posted at 20:12, 02/10/2008 by LauraWilliams
Obviously you need to be careful around someone who has been shocked so you don’t put yourself at risk.
Hacking TiVo: 23 Tips to Turbecharge your DVR
Posted at 23:30, 17/09/2008 by LauraWilliams
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?
Get the Right Surge Protector for Your Electronics
Posted at 19:34, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
Surge protectors offer a great defense against spikes and surges in the power lines, but according to Helium writer M.R. Hill, many of them are just “glorified extension cords.”
Get Cash for Your Old Electronics
Posted at 20:46, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
According to PC Magazine, most UK residents have about £375 of unwanted but usable gadgets lying around the home. Hopefully you don’t just toss them when you’re done with them since e-waste is a major source of toxins and carcinogens.
Seven Tips for Buying Consumer Electronics Warranties
Posted at 21:05, 24/07/2008 by LauraWilliams
We want to help you find a warranty that makes sense for you—so here’s a little information from BNET to help you make the choice.
Ten Tips to Green All of Your Electronics
Posted at 17:50, 16/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Be smart about your electronic devices and you'll save energy and money.
Convert Shows Recorded on TiVo to DVD
Posted at 19:35, 12/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Does your TiVo fill up before you get a chance to watch everything? You don't have to dump old shows to record new ones. Convert them to MPEG2 and then to DVD.
Keep Your Electronics Cool this Summer
Posted at 18:48, 06/06/2008 by LauraWilliams
Heat annoys. Heat destroys. Protect your electronics this summer with a few good tips from Of Zen and Computing.
Use TiVo to Put Caller ID on Your TV
Posted at 22:58, 15/05/2008 by LauraWilliams
Don't get up just because the phone rang. Set your TiVo to show caller ID on your TV.
Use Your Laptop to Record TV Shows
Posted at 22:36, 15/05/2008 by LauraWilliams
Why buy a DVR to record TV shows when your laptop can easily do the same thing?
How to Un-Delete Your Favorite Shows
Posted at 02:26, 09/05/2008 by Dina323
You have a couple minutes before anything is gone forever.
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