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Slingbox Provides Remote Streaming Options

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:56:47 +0000

If you travel frequently or simply want a way to watch your favorite shows while out and about, you know that it's no easy task to bring these shows with you. From locked down DVRs and recordings to cable and satellite company restrictions on streaming, you have to work hard in order to watch your favorite shows when and where you want.

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What Will Your Next DVR Look Like?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:53:23 +0000

DVRs are pretty mundane devices. Simply a set-top box with a built in hard drive for recording. They haven't changed much since being introduced several years ago but change is coming.

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Hopping to a Living Room Near You Soon

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:46:32 +0000

Whole-home DVR solutions are the current flavor of the year. With DirecTV working on RVU and the major cable MSOs having released solutions, it was only a matter of time before Dish joined the fray.

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How Windows Embedded Could Change Your DVR

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:42:36 +0000

There simply aren't a whole lot of choices out there when it comes to DVRs. You're basically stuck with what your cable or satellite provider gives you or a TiVo. You could go the Moxi route as well but no matter how you cut it, you simply don't have that big of a selection of items to choose from when it comes to recording your favorite TV programs.

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Setting Up GoogleTV

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:44:32 +0000

Nope, it's not a DVR in and of itself, but if you're looking for a way to add streaming content or other features to your cable or satellite provided DVR, the Logitech Revue utilizing GoogleTV is now a cheap way to do so. A pass-through box, the Revue will allow you to overlay a new UI and add features without completely rewiring your home theater or living room setup.

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Assassin Elite Review

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:45:57 +0000

If you want to start using Media Center but have no desire to research and build your own hardware, Assassin has you covered. The company offers a full line of HTPCs in all form factors and and powers and recently sent me their "Elite" unit for review.

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Ceton InfiniTV4 USB Review

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:04:27 +0000

If you use a small form-factor HTPC or simply don't want to open the case of your full sized machine, Ceton has a CableCARD solution that should make you happy.

A four-tuner USB device, the InfiniTV4 USB fits nicely with your HTPC and works as advertised. Check out the full review for all of the details!

CES 2012 DVR Round-Up

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:49:03 +0000

Want to know what DVR related announcements came out of this week's Consumer Electronics Show? We have all the details!

Click through to find out how your DVR might be changing in the coming year. As always, products shown at the annual CES might never make it to market but hopefully this year's announcements do. There are some exciting developments that I personally would love to see in my living room in the near future.

Assassin HTPC Guides

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:33:23 +0000

If you already use, or are thinking about using an HTPC for your family's entertainment, you may need some help from time to time. If you're unsure where to look for that help, it can get frustrating. Assassin, makers of the Elite unit I'm currently reviewing has you covered however.

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Ceton InfiniTV4 USB Installation

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:41:04 +0000

While installing a USB device is typically one of the easiest things you can do, sometimes a little help is needed. That's especially true when you need to ensure the proper drivers are installed. It also becomes extremely important if that USB device is going to be recording all of your favorite shows and movies.

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